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Father Tom Meeker, devoted to his congregation, finds his life upended when a charismatic, openly gay man with a criminal background becomes part of his parish community. Torn between ecclesiastical duty and a growing, unorthodox attraction, Tom must confront the boundaries of his faith, the complexities of his own sexuality, and the expectations of those around him.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Patricia Nell Warren
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