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The Grip of Desire: The Story of a Parish-Priest
by Hector France
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- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 99 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
A parish priest grapples with desire and faith in a quiet village, challenging traditional morals with his unconventional beliefs about work, prayer, and goodness. His struggle reveals the complex interplay of love, temptation, and conviction beneath the surface of pastoral life.
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