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Reverend Mother Aquinas usually anticipates the annual retreat for the religious superiors of the schools of Cork, Ireland. This year, though, the bishop has rescinded the retreat's usual seven-day order of complete silence and has invited five candidates for alderman to meet the group. While the alderman candidates are currying favor with the bishop and the heads of the various schools, the Reverend Mother seeks escape from the politics. She finds peace in the convent's cemetery orchard...Log In or Sign Up to Read More