Eminence

By: Morris West

Narrated by: Peter Hosking

As a young and outspoken priest, Luca Rossini was brutally tortured in an Argentine military prison, and then nursed back to health by the beautiful Isabel. Exiled to Rome to avoid scandal, Rossini becomes a cardinal and the pope's confidante. He is admired and feared by his colleagues, for he understands the Church, speaks frankly and knows how to present his ancient faith to the media. When the pope becomes gravely ill and a successor must be chosen, Rossini takes a central role. In the midst of the political intrigue that surrounds the selection of a new pope, Isabel arrives in Rome-along with Rossini's daughter. Suddenly, Rossini must confront painful memories of Argentina and the scandalous passion of his long-suspended love affair. Eminence is Morris West at the peak of his powers as a novelist, offering profound insights into the workings of the Catholic Church in a gripping personal story.©1998 The Morris West Collection Pty Ltd (P)2019 Bolinda Publishing

Critic reviews

'A compelling performance ... holds us spellbound.' (The Sydney Morning Herald)

A wonderful read

A good read for a practicing Catholic. Could be an interesting read for non Catholics looking for infarction on the election of the Pope. I hope more of Morris West books become available on Audible.