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  • The Confessions of Pope Joan

  • Vatican Secret Archive Thrillers, Book 7
  • By: Gary McAvoy
  • Narrated by: Will Damron
  • Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (6 ratings)

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The Confessions of Pope Joan

By: Gary McAvoy
Narrated by: Will Damron
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Summary

In the heart of the English countryside, a discovery is made that threatens to overturn centuries of Church history. When Father Michael Dominic uncovers a cryptic diary leading to a lost 1st century Gospel, he is thrust into a labyrinth of deceit, murder, and controversy. Alongside Hana Sinclair, a savvy journalist, Michael sets out to unravel a mystery buried deep within the Church's past. The Confessions of Pope Joan is a gripping tale of courage and faith, charting their quest against a powerful adversary seeking to keep the truth hidden.

Their journey reveals the existence of Pope Joan, the first and only female Pope whose reign has been obscured by time and conspiracy. As they traverse the intricate tapestry of deceit and power, they must confront a society unwilling to relinquish its patriarchal hold. Meanwhile, Detective Inspector Grace Dempsey, assigned to a seemingly unrelated murder case in England, stumbles upon a thread that binds her to the historic revelation. Their paths converge, creating a thrilling narrative that intertwines past and present, fact and fiction.

As the Vatican's secrets unfold, Pope Ignatius, Michael's ailing father, battles his own legacy. Torn between preserving the Church's past and shaping its future, his decisions become paramount in the struggle for truth. The Pope’s radical stand for change, embodied in two Apostolic Constitutions, sets the stage for a new era in the Church while challenging long-standing beliefs and traditions.

The Confessions of Pope Joan is an intriguing blend of historical revelation, suspenseful mystery, and human resilience. It delves deep into the heart of the Catholic Church, unearthing secrets hidden for centuries. Through engaging characters, intertwined plotlines, and poignant insights, this novel offers listeners an engrossing journey through a world where the past bleeds into the present, reshaping the future. With every listen, The Confessions of Pope Joan forces listeners to question the known and grapple with the unimagined, making it a must-listen for fans of historical thrillers.

©2023 Gary McAvoy (P)2023 Gary McAvoy
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Good in parts

The general idea was good but it seemed to drag on into unnecessary detail toward the end. For example, a couple of sentences about the pope decided this and that instead of his actual edicts

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Great storyline

Really enjoyed this story and this narrator. It’s been a great path and I hope for more

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Worst book of the series

These books are always far fetched but usually an enjoyable listen with an interesting story. This one is just bad in everything.

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