Publisher's Synopsis
In St. Dominic's Country is a book written by Catherine M. Antony. It is a historical fiction novel that takes place in the Dominican Republic during the 1950s. The story revolves around a young American woman named Mary, who travels to the Dominican Republic to work as a nurse in a rural clinic. There she meets a Catholic priest named Father Juan, who is working to improve the lives of the local people. Mary and Father Juan develop a close relationship, but their bond is tested when Mary begins to question the church's stance on birth control and women's rights. As Mary becomes more involved in the community and its struggles, she must navigate her own beliefs and values while also confronting the political and social issues facing the country. In St. Dominic's Country is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of religion, politics, and personal conviction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
