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Padre Ignacio, Or The Song Of Temptation

Padre Ignacio, Or The Song Of Temptation

Written by: Owen Wister
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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)Copyright Nature and Animals Spirituality
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