003 - Chapters 03 and 04

For twenty years, Padre Ignacio has served as the devoted pastor of the California mission, Santa Ysabel del Mar. In 1855, a mysterious stranger arrives, bringing with him unsettling news that ignites a profound spiritual crisis. This tale unfolds more like a novella than a traditional novel, weaving themes of faith, temptation, and redemption. (Summary by David Wales)