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Author: A. J. Cronin

📘 The Keys of the Kingdom by A. J. Cronin

A young Catholic priest is dispatched to China as a missionary, where he encounters a series of adventures that test his faith and resolve. Back in Scotland, a close friend climbs the hierarchy of the Catholic Church, enjoying a relatively secure and worldly life. The novel juxtaposes these parallel paths, offering a contemplative look at vocation, cross-cultural encounters, and spiritual growth.

First publish date: 1941

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: A. J. Cronin

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