Complex sentence: Lola loses her sight and tries to repent by praying to the Virgin Mary, but it is too late: she is caught and nearly avoids death at Harold's hand, due to his son's wish to follow the law rather than murder her.
Split into simpler sentences: Lola loses her sight and tries to repent by praying to the Virgin Mary, but is caught. She nearly avoids death at Harold's hand, due to his son's wish to follow the law rather than murder her.