Death Comes for the Archbishop is a 1927 novel by Willa Cather. It tells the story of two French Catholic priests, Father Jean Marie Latour and Father Joseph Vaillant, who are sent to New Mexico to establish a diocese in the mid-19th century. The novel follows the two priests as they travel across the harsh landscape of the American Southwest, encountering a variety of characters and cultures. Along the way, they must confront the challenges of establishing a new diocese, including dealing with the local Native American tribes, the Spanish settlers, and the Mexican government. The novel is a meditation on faith, culture, and the power of the human spirit. It is also a tribute to the beauty of the American Southwest and its people. Ultimately, Death Comes for the Archbishop is a story of hope and redemption, as the two priests strive to bring the Catholic faith to the people of New Mexico.
By Willa Cather · First published 1927 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Regional Fiction · 31 chapters