The Book Club will begin its new season via Zoom at 10 a.m.on Thursday, September 19, with a discussion of the opening pages (1-70) of “Conclave” by Robert Harris (Amazon $16.20). This page-turning thriller is a work of fiction set in the Vatican’s secretive halls of power.
“The pope is dead. Behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, one hundred and eighteen cardinals from all over the globe will gather to cast their votes in the world’s most secretive election. They are holy men. But they are not immune to the human temptations of power and glory. And they are not above the tribalism and factionalism that consumes humanity. When all is said and done, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on Earth.”
New members are always welcome. Contact the office or Deacon Carl (carlloc@yahoo.com) for details and the Zoom link.