Author: Zola, Émile
Synopsis:
In the final volume of The Three Cities Trilogy, Zola takes us to the sacred city of Lourdes, where the miraculous healing waters attract thousands of pilgrims seeking solace and redemption. Amidst the fervor and spectacle, we follow the intertwined lives of a diverse cast of characters, including a disillusioned doctor, a desperate mother, and a conflicted priest. As their paths converge, secrets are revealed, faith is tested, and the power of belief is explored in this captivating tale set against the backdrop of one of the world's most renowned pilgrimage sites.
Genres: Historical fiction, Drama, Religious fiction
Themes: Faith and doubt, Redemption, Healing, Social inequality, Hypocrisy
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