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Greeley's breezy 17th Blackie Ryan novel (after 2007's
The Bishop at the
Lake) takes Ryan to the south of Spain for a conference, where the local
cardinal requests his help preventing the murder of a beautiful and wealthy
widow, Dońa Teresa Maria, duchess of Seville, whose many relatives envy her
money, title and power in the community. Blackie's sister, meanwhile, has
put pressure on Blackie to nudge his nephew Joseph and Joseph's girlfriend,
Peggy Anne Nolan, who have accompanied him on the trip, into setting a date
for their wedding. To add to his concerns, Blackie receives word from the
U.S. of the ill health of his superior, the archbishop of Chicago. Armchair
travelers will relish the descriptions of Seville and Cordoba, along with
the details of Spanish history and customs. Indeed, some readers may feel
the travelogue aspects overshadow the mystery untangling, but all will enjoy
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“Blackie, with his quick wit and his fondness for
Bushmill’s, is his usual delightful self, and his many fans will
enjoy this sojourn in the old neighborhood.”--Publishers Weekly
on The Bishop in the Old Neighborhood
“Greeley interweaves both spiritual and educational topics into another supremely entertaining adventure.”--Booklist on The Bishop Goes to The University “Blackie once again proves to be a loyal friend, a formidable foe, and a gifted spiritual adviser. An entertaining romp through the West Wing.”--Booklist on The Bishop in the West Wing “Fun is the word for bestseller Greeley’s latest, lively Bishop Blackie Ryan thriller. . . . [Readers] will appreciate the well-drawn characters, swift action, and logical resolution.”--Publishers Weekly on The Bishop in the West Wing “Nobody has ever left the church because of an Andrew Greeley novel, but many have been attracted back to it by him.”--Reverend Ron Rolheiser, O.M.I. |
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About the Author One of the most influential Catholic thinkers and writers of our time, priest, sociologist, author and journalist Father Andrew M. Greeley has built an international assemblage of devout fans over a career that spans five decades. He is the author of over 50 best-selling novels and more than 100 works of non-fiction and his writing has been translated into 12 languages. A Professor of Sociology at the University of Arizona and a Research Associate with the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago, Father Greeley is a respected scholar whose current research focuses on the Sociology of Religion. |
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In addition to scholarly studies and popular fiction, this prolific writer pens a weekly column that appears in the Chicago Sun-Times and other newspapers. He is also a frequent contributor to The New York Times, the National Catholic Reporter, America and Commonweal. Known for his mischievous Irish wit and trenchant commentary, Father Greeley is interviewed regularly on national radio and television. He has also authored hundreds of articles on sociological topics, ranging from school desegregation to elder sex to politics and the environment. His articles appear in a broad cross-section of scholarly publications. Throughout his priesthood, Father Greeley has unflinchingly urged his beloved Church to become more responsive to evolving concerns of Catholics everywhere. His clear writing style, consistent themes and celebrity stature have made him a leading spokesperson for generations of Catholics. Many claim to have remained within the Church because Father Greeley fosters meaningful debate on significant issues that would otherwise remain unexplored. He has chronicled his service to the Church in two autobiographies, Confessions of a Parish Priest and Furthermore! In 1986, Father Greeley established a $1 million Catholic
Inner-City School Fund, providing scholarships and financial support to
schools in the Chicago Archdiocese with a minority student body of more than
50 percent. In 1984, he contributed a $1 million endowment to establish a
chair in Roman Catholic Studies at the University of Chicago. He also funds
an annual lecture series, "The Church in Society," at St. Mary of the Lake
Seminary, Mundelein, Illinois, from which he received his S.T.L. in 1954. A Chicago native, he earned his M.A. in 1961 and his
Ph.D. in 1962 from the University of Chicago. He is a penetrating student of
popular culture who is deeply engaged with the world around him.
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