James Carroll
3 SeriesJames Carroll is an American author and Roman Catholic priest whose ecclesiastical career significantly influences his writing. He has authored numerous fiction works and the notable non-fiction book, "The Truth at the Heart of the Lie: How the Catholic Church Lost Its Soul."
In James Carroll's "The Cloister," Father Michael Kavanagh reevaluates his past upon reconnecting with Rachel Vedette, a Holocaust survivor now living in America. Rachel's fixation on her father's legacy leads her to explore the works of the discredited monk Peter Abelard and Jewish scholars. Their meeting prompts Father Kavanagh to confront historical and personal truths, setting the stage for a compelling narrative of redemption and discovery.
