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![]() | The Cardinal Virtues (1990) (The second book in the World of Maggie Ward series) A novel by Andrew M Greeley |
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This extremely busy follow-up to The Cardinal Sins brings back Father Larry McAuliffe (aka Lar), the former ''bomb-throwing radical'' now ''disillusioned'' pastor of St. Finian's parish. Pressure from the Cardinal persuades Lar to take on an assistant, Father Jamie Keenan, a man from what Greeley terms the ''new priesthood,'' whose homilies offend the traditionalists. Particularly offended is George Wholey, leader of the ultra-right-wing Catholic group, Corpus Christi, who makes life hard for the young priest. Fighting to save Jamie from a vile set-up helps Lar regain his youthful enthusiasm, and several parishioners benefit as well. While the plot is plausible, Greeley simply fails to engage us; with the possible exception of Lar, the characters remain two-dimensional, serving Greeley's nostalgia for those who believed in Vatican II and his revulsion for those who fought the reforms. The bestseller lists prove there are many who revel in relentless detailing of rectory life; the suggestion, however, that this tale is a taut thriller, is preposterous. Literary Guild selection; author tour.
Genre: Mystery
This extremely busy follow-up to The Cardinal Sins brings back Father Larry McAuliffe (aka Lar), the former ''bomb-throwing radical'' now ''disillusioned'' pastor of St. Finian's parish. Pressure from the Cardinal persuades Lar to take on an assistant, Father Jamie Keenan, a man from what Greeley terms the ''new priesthood,'' whose homilies offend the traditionalists. Particularly offended is George Wholey, leader of the ultra-right-wing Catholic group, Corpus Christi, who makes life hard for the young priest. Fighting to save Jamie from a vile set-up helps Lar regain his youthful enthusiasm, and several parishioners benefit as well. While the plot is plausible, Greeley simply fails to engage us; with the possible exception of Lar, the characters remain two-dimensional, serving Greeley's nostalgia for those who believed in Vatican II and his revulsion for those who fought the reforms. The bestseller lists prove there are many who revel in relentless detailing of rectory life; the suggestion, however, that this tale is a taut thriller, is preposterous. Literary Guild selection; author tour.
Genre: Mystery
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Hardback Editions
2004 : Hardback
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November 1991 : Hardback
| Title: The Cardinal Virtues (Eagle Large Print) Author(s): Andrew M. Greeley ISBN: 0-7927-0624-2 / 978-0-7927-0624-3 (USA edition) Publisher: John Curley & Assoc Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
November 1991 : Hardback
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October 1991 : Hardback
| Title: Cardinal Virtues (Windsor Selections) Author(s): Andrew M. Greeley ISBN: 0-86220-457-7 / 978-0-86220-457-0 (UK edition) Publisher: Chivers Press Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
May 1990 : Hardback
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Paperback Editions
June 2010 : Paperback
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June 2010 : Mass Market Paperback
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April 1992 : Paperback
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April 1991 : Mass Market Paperback
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January 1990 : Paperback
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1980 : Paperback
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Audio Editions
May 1991 : Audio Cassette
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May 1991 : Audio Cassette
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Other Editions
June 2010 : Kindle edition
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