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364263. The Keys of the Kingdom is a 1941 novel by A. J. Cronin. Spanning six decades, it tells the story of Father Francis Chisholm, an unconventional Scottish Catholic priest who struggles to establish a mission in China. Beset by tragedy in his youth, as a missionary Chisholm endures many years of hardship, punctuated by famine, plague and ...
- A. J. Cronin
- 1941
4.33. 3,328ratings338reviews. Kindle $2.99. Francis Chisholm is a compassionate and humble priest whose individuality and directness make him unpopular with other clergy. Considered a failure by his superiors, he is sent to China to maintain a mission amid desperate poverty, civil war, plague, and the hostility of his superiors.
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Introduction. "The Keys of the Kingdom" by A.J. Cronin is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of faith, sacrifice, and redemption. Set in the early 20th century, the story takes readers on a journey through the life of Father Francis Chisholm, a dedicated Catholic priest. The book delves into the complexities of ...
Apr 15, 2015 · The Keys of the Kingdom. Kindle Edition. AJ Cronin’s inspiring novel of a controversial Scottish priest on a mission in China, where he learns the true meaning of humanity—and of faith. Francis Chisholm—a kindhearted and straightforward Scottish priest—walks a path of his own, making him unpopular with other members of the clergy.
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Mar 28, 2013 · He later moved to London and built up a successful practice in the West End. In 1931 he published his first book, Hatter's Castle, which was compared with the work of Dickens, Hardy and Balzac, winning him critical acclaim. Other books by AJ Cronin include: The Citadel, Three Loves, The Green Years, Beyond This Place, The Keys of the Kingdom.
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Aug 1, 2006 · In the face of this constant danger and hardship, Father Chisholm finds the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Recognized as A. J. Cronin’s best novel, The Keys of the Kingdom is an enthralling, fast-moving, colorful tale of a deeply spiritual man called to do good in an imperfect world.
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Mar 14, 2013 · A. J. Cronin. Pan Macmillan, Mar 14, 2013 - Fiction - 328 pages. The Keys of the Kingdom is the unforgettable story of the Reverend Francis Chisholm and his fight against the snares of the world he has given up . . . his forbidden attraction to women . . . his struggle with his superiors . . . One of Cronin’s most famous characters, we follow ...
