Call number
813 DEW
Status
Available
Call number
Pages
361
Local notes
A NOVEL ABOUT ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA
Publication
Ignatius Press (1960), 361 pages
ISBN
0898703816 / 9780898703818
User reviews
LibraryThing member ElTomaso
Louis de Wohl's biography of Saint Catherine, like his many other biographies of our Saints of old, strengthened my faith!
LibraryThing member ChooChoosnme
One of the best novels I've read. Sound history turned into a riveting novel of a turbulent time in the history of the church. Full of intrigue, mystery, faith, and adventure. Catherine of Sienna was a warrior for the faith, a mystic, yet one with both feet on the ground. She stood for truth and
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righteousness out of love for her Lord. Well written. I recommend this book for all interested how one women stood against all odds, faced down a disobedient Pope and group of Cardinals. If any one doubts that a woman can't make a difference in the Catholic church, then read this book. This woman made an enormous difference. Show Less