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A different Thriller.
Who'd have thought the process of a group of old men choosing a new Pope would be so exciting. Recommended if you fancy a different type of Thriller.
Unique
I’d been meaning to read this for ages and with the conclave about to start it felt like the perfect time to start this.
I can’t believe I hadn’t read ... READ MORE
Synopsis
Behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, 118 cardinals are meeting in conclave to cast their votes in the world's most secretive election.
They are holy men. But they are ambitious. And they have rivals. Over the next 72 hours, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on earth. Who will it be?
Publisher information
- Publisher: Cornerstone
- ISBN: 9781804947814
- Number of pages: 400
- Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 24 mm
- Weight: 279g
- Languages: English
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Conclave - Robert Harris
Yet another superb book from this author. It mixes actual processes/events and 'reality' .... with a twist. Nice ending!
Only the pope knows...
Robert Harris has written another superb though less wide-ranging novel centring on the protracted election process for a new pope following the untimely d... READ MORE
Conclave by Robert Harris
An excellent read, keeps you interested with twists and turns in events. A very detailed examination of the procedures for electing a new papal father.
J M... READ MORE
An amazing book
Yet again Robert Harris didn't disappoint. His 'Conclave' is set in the Vatican where the cardinals are electing the new pope. So far so ordinary. Don't be... READ MORE
What goes on Behind the Doors of the Sistine Chapel ?
The Pope has died and the process to elect a new Pope is underway.
118 Cardinals from all over the world are locked behind the doors of the Sistine Chapel... READ MORE
Electing the Next Pope
One of the most secret meetings to be held anywhere on earth is the Conclave established upon the death of a Pope which is called to elect a new leade... READ MORE
Exciting and informative
The pope has died and the cardinals are gathered to choose the next one. In the 15 minutes before the door shuts them away from the outside world 2 dramat... READ MORE
Secrets in the Sistine Chapel
Really interesting this one. If you've ever been interested in knowing what literally goes on behind closed doors, then this is the book for you. The close... READ MORE
Disappointing
Dull, predictable and a bit repetitive at times. I am a fan of Robert Harris and have read most of his books; this one does not meet his high standards.
Superb
I read this in one sitting and put everything else on hold for the duration
Conclave Robert Harris
A fascinating story about a subject I would not have considered reading about.
Bound back to front!
As I read what I thought was the start of the story, it was difficult. Looking down at the bottom of the page it was a high number, not number one.
Scann... READ MORE
Good Read
I bought Conclave to read ahead of the movie coming soon and then surprisingly discovered that I had never read Robert Harris before!
Conclave was a great... READ MORE
A gripping read from start to finish
I wanted to read Conclave before watching the film, and I was not disappointed. From the very first page, Robert Harris draws you into the secretive world ... READ MORE
A great religious book
Conclave means a private meeting and it is a book on the religious dealings which takes place following the death of a current catholic Pope. I found that ... READ MORE
Four stars!
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"Habemus Papam".
Conclave caught my attention after I recently watched the film and followed the death of Pope Francis and the election of P... READ MORE
Four stars!
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"Habemus Papam".
Conclave caught my attention after I recently watched the film and followed the death of Pope Francis and the election of P... READ MORE