Review of The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002) by Celine T — 28 Nov 2007

La culpabilitÃ© d'aimer dans l'interdit, l'hypocrÃ©sie de la religion cato... brillant.

This review of The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002) was written by Celine T on 28 Nov 2007.

The Crime of Padre Amaro has generally received positive reviews.

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