A melodramatic potboiler about a young priest’s journey from inexperienced curate to high-ranking member of the Roman Catholic Church. The narrative dates quite a bit, but as a period piece, it has its charms.
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What were they reading?: Bestsellers from 1930-2000
Here's a sampling of No. 1 bestsellers from the past eight decades – all worthy additions to this summer's reading list.
