Death Comes for the Archbishop

Set in the southwestern desert, the narrative follows Father Jean Marie Latour, who is appointed as the Apostolic Vicar to New Mexico. He navigates a vast and lonely landscape filled with hills and arroyos, reflecting on a life of simplicity and fulfillment. Willa Cather weaves a dreamlike, mythic tale that explores themes of spirituality and the richness of a life devoted to serving others in a challenging environment.