The Seville Communion
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Abridged Audio, 6 hours on 4 cassettes
From Publishers Weekly
Mysterious, deadly conflicts between history and modernity drive Spanish author Perez-Reverte's latest literate thriller (after The Club Dumas, 1997), an engaging tale of love, greed, faith, betrayal and murder set in contemporary Seville. When a computer hacker penetrates Vatican security to send an urgent, anonymous plea to the pope, Father Lorenzo Quart of the church's Institute of External Affairs, a sort of Vatican CIA, is dispatched to investigate. The hacker's message concerns a troubled 17th-century church in Seville, Our Lady of the Tears. Apparently, the dilapidated church "kills to defend itself." It stands in the way of a huge real estate deal, and two people have died there, in apparent accidents, as they brought pressure to condemn it. A handsome dandy who wears expensive black suits instead of a cassock and knows how to conduct himself in a fistfight, Quart prides himself on his discipline but soon finds it heavily taxed as he's embroiled with a bellicose, elderly parish priest, a blue-jeaned American nun and a stunning Andalusian duchess intent on saving the church from the businessmen (including her husband) who threaten it. Despite some unconvincing plotting and a few heavy-handed moments, Perez-Reverte's characters capture the imagination, and his dramatic Seville seduces his protagonist and readers alike.
From Publishers Weekly
Mysterious, deadly conflicts between history and modernity drive Spanish author Perez-Reverte's latest literate thriller (after The Club Dumas, 1997), an engaging tale of love, greed, faith, betrayal and murder set in contemporary Seville. When a computer hacker penetrates Vatican security to send an urgent, anonymous plea to the pope, Father Lorenzo Quart of the church's Institute of External Affairs, a sort of Vatican CIA, is dispatched to investigate. The hacker's message concerns a troubled 17th-century church in Seville, Our Lady of the Tears. Apparently, the dilapidated church "kills to defend itself." It stands in the way of a huge real estate deal, and two people have died there, in apparent accidents, as they brought pressure to condemn it. A handsome dandy who wears expensive black suits instead of a cassock and knows how to conduct himself in a fistfight, Quart prides himself on his discipline but soon finds it heavily taxed as he's embroiled with a bellicose, elderly parish priest, a blue-jeaned American nun and a stunning Andalusian duchess intent on saving the church from the businessmen (including her husband) who threaten it. Despite some unconvincing plotting and a few heavy-handed moments, Perez-Reverte's characters capture the imagination, and his dramatic Seville seduces his protagonist and readers alike.
Took out of the audiobookbox. Can't wait to give a listen!
Finished listening to this one yesterday. Overall an enjoyable read.
Journal Entry 4 by batty14 at Audio Book Box in Ballston Spa, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, November 18, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (11/18/2006 UTC) at Audio Book Box in Ballston Spa, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases
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Putting in my audio book box heading out around Thanksgiving week 2006.
Putting in my audio book box heading out around Thanksgiving week 2006.
took out of batty14's audio bookbox. I am replacing it with Twelve Times Blessed by Jacquelyn Mitchard.
Finished the book. It ws ok.
Journal Entry 7 by 
booklady331
at By Mail in per Post, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, August 25, 2007
booklady331 at By Mail in per Post, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, August 25, 2007
Released 16 yrs ago (8/25/2007 UTC) at By Mail in per Post, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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going in batty14's audio bookbox
going in batty14's audio bookbox
Taking this out of the bookbox. It looks interesting; I think I'll give it a try. Thanks!
I hate giving up on books, but my car tape player is slowly dying and I just couldn't like this one enough to trudge on through it. I got through a tape and a half but found myself zoning out so much while driving that I missed key points and characters.
The general idea and setting were intriguing, just not enough to hold my interest, I'm afraid. Probably the exciting parts happen just after I gave up, right?
The general idea and setting were intriguing, just not enough to hold my interest, I'm afraid. Probably the exciting parts happen just after I gave up, right?
Adding this to my bookbox ray: Earreading Audiobooks on Cassette Bookbox #1
I hope whoever finds it, enjoys it!
I hope whoever finds it, enjoys it!
Removed from the bookbox. Looking forward to "reading".
