Morris West Reihenfolge der Bücher

Set against the backdrop of postwar Naples, the story follows Antonino, an abandoned eight-year-old boy navigating the harsh realities of street life. His existence is marked by survival through petty crime until he encounters Father Mario Borrelli, a compassionate priest determined to change the fate of street children. Through the establishment of The House of the Urchins, Borrelli provides hope and support, highlighting the enduring impact of love and community in addressing child poverty. Morris West’s narrative sheds light on this poignant struggle for dignity and transformation.

A beautiful young woman’s shocking act of shooting the mayor ignites a tale of passion and betrayal in a serene Tuscan village, culminating in a sensational trial. Carlo Rienzi, the defense attorney, grapples with a dark conspiracy that risks tearing the community apart. As he seeks to convince the judge for clemency in this seemingly clear-cut case, the story delves into the conflict between law and the entrenched tradition of vendetta. This international bestseller promises a gripping narrative with a surprising twist.

Set against the backdrop of Arnhem Land's unforgiving landscape, the story follows Lance Dillon, a cattle station owner who becomes embroiled in a deadly conflict with an Aboriginal hunting party. After being wounded, he escapes into the bush, pursued by skilled tracker Mundaru. Meanwhile, Dillon's wife Mary and local policeman Neil Adams embark on a desperate search, leading to unexpected tensions and desires as they navigate the perilous terrain. The narrative explores themes of survival, cultural clash, and moral ambiguity in a gripping manhunt.

The narrative follows journalist Richard Ashley as he uncovers a major scandal involving Italy's corrupt elite, particularly focusing on the Duke of Orgagna. As he delves deeper into the corruption surrounding the duke's estate, Ashley becomes romantically entangled with the duke's wife, complicating his pursuit of the truth. This passionate involvement intertwines with themes of deceit and mortality, transforming what should be his career-defining story into a perilous situation that could ultimately cost him his life.

In Morris West's last novel he brings a real man, denounced as a heretic and burnt at the stake 400 years ago, back to life.

Der Direktor eines New Yorker Bankhauses gibt ohne Ankündigung sein bisheriges Leben auf und setzt sich mit unbekanntem Ziel nach Europa ab. Das erfolgreiche Unternehmen gerät in die Krise.

Nach einem außergewöhnlich langen Pontifikat bricht der Papst zusammen, fällt ins Koma und stirbt. Bald kommt es daraufhin im Vatikan angesichts der neu anstehenden Papstwahl zu Intrigen. Indiskretionen und Gerüchte kommen in Umlauf, Bündnisse werden geschlossen. Als aussichtsreichster Anwärter auf den Heiligen Stuhl gilt Kardinal Rossini, doch ihn holen immer wieder die Schatten seiner Vergangenheit ein.