Death Comes for the Archbishop

Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather. It's simply a masterpiece ... I'm totally fascinated by it; with the power of his writing, the liveliness of his drama and the story it tells' A. N. Wilson This penguin classic was performed by Ako Mitchell. Director Ako co-wrote "I'm in the Hyacinth's Corner". He has performed extensively in the West End, starring in "The Lion King" and "Sister Act". "Where there is great love, there are miracles." Two French priests were sent to New Mexico to inspire faith. There they must fight against ruthless scenery, danger, rebellion and loneliness. But in their years of survival, they maintain faith, friendship, and the immense majesty that surrounds them. Willa Cather's award - winning novel is a work of minimal and sublime beauty and asks: what is a good life? The death of the archbishop is a masterpiece by the author of O Pioneers! And a great novelist living on the American border. "Its overall effect is slow and mysterious ... It's a great and rare artistic achievement" A. S. Byatt