The Devil's Advocate ; The Salamander
For The Devil's Advocate: The book that propelled Morris West to international fame,The Devil's Advocate is a moving exploration of the meaning of faith, and a vivid portrayal of life in impoverished post-war Calabria. A terminally ill English priest is sent by the Vatican to a small village in Italy to investigate the life of a local hero and reputed miracle worker who is a candidate for canonization. He becomes caught in a web of intrigue and concealment.