Synopsis
The third in Susan Howatch's Church of England novels, ULTIMATE PRIZES begins in 1942 with the world at war, as narrator and archdeacon Nevill Aysgarth finds himself falling into a hopeless obsession over Dido Tallent, beautiful celebrity, and finds himself pursuing her through a swamp of guilt and the destruction of his valued moral compass....
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Review
'This superbly intricate ecclesiastical tale ... irresistible' Church Times
'A fascinating story' Publishers Weekly
'Howatch writes thrillers of the heart and mind ... everything in a Howatch novel cuts close to the bone and is of vital concern' New Woman
'A mesmerising storyteller' Daily Telegraph
'One of the most original novelists writing today' Cosmopolitan
'She is a deft storyteller, and her writing has depth, grace and pace' Sunday Times
'Susan Howatch may well become the Anthony Trollope of the 20th century. Howatch is more than just a novelist of ideas... She is a skilled storyteller who makes the reader wonder and care about her people.' Washington Post
About the Author
Susan Howatch was born in Surrey in England. After taking a degree in law at King's College, London, she emigrated to America where she married, had a daughter, and embarked on her career as a writer. In 1976 she separated from her husband, left America and lived in the Republic of Ireland for four years before returning to England. While living in a flat overlooking Salisbury Cathedral and "trying to hold my divided self together", she found herself inspired by the beauty of the cathedral and became a convert. She wondered if she should continue producing romantic novels. Instead, she wrote the series of six Starbridge novels about the Church of England in the 20th century, all of which reflect her own spiritual crises.
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Condition: Bueno. : Ultimate Prizes es la tercera novela de la serie de Susan Howatch ambientada en la Iglesia de Inglaterra. La historia comienza en 1942, con el mundo en guerra, cuando el narrador y archidiácono Nevill Aysgarth se encuentra obsesionado con Dido Tallent, una hermosa celebridad. Nevill se verá envuelto en una espiral de culpa y la destrucción de su brújula moral mientras persigue a Dido. EAN: 9780449219133 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: Ultimate Prizes Autor: Susan Howatch Editorial: Fawcett Idioma: en Formato: libro de bolsillo. Seller Inventory # Happ-2024-05-21-9935bc5c