The Story
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
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Pages: Good
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The 1977 omnibus published by Octopus Books collects five complete novels by Morris West into one volume: "The Devil’s Advocate," "The Second Victory," "Daughter of Silence," "The Salamander," and "The Shoes of the Fisherman." This substantial collection brings together some of his most powerful works of fiction, spanning legal drama, wartime reflection, spiritual quest, political thriller, and Vatican politics. Each novel presents richly drawn characters confronting moral dilemmas, institutional pressures, and the weight of conscience in vastly different settings. Together, they showcase West’s skill in blending suspenseful narrative with thoughtful examinations of human motivations and ethical conflict. For readers and collectors alike, this omnibus stands as an impressive sampling of one of Australia’s most widely read twentieth‑century novelists.
Description
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
The 1977 omnibus published by Octopus Books collects five complete novels by Morris West into one volume: "The Devil’s Advocate," "The Second Victory," "Daughter of Silence," "The Salamander," and "The Shoes of the Fisherman." This substantial collection brings together some of his most powerful works of fiction, spanning legal drama, wartime reflection, spiritual quest, political thriller, and Vatican politics. Each novel presents richly drawn characters confronting moral dilemmas, institutional pressures, and the weight of conscience in vastly different settings. Together, they showcase West’s skill in blending suspenseful narrative with thoughtful examinations of human motivations and ethical conflict. For readers and collectors alike, this omnibus stands as an impressive sampling of one of Australia’s most widely read twentieth‑century novelists.
