The Heartbreaker
- 512 pages
- 18 hours of reading
A mesmerising story-teller' Daily TelegraphThe breathtaking new novel from the bestselling author of THE HIGH FLYER and A QUESTION OF INTEGRITY. schovat popis
Susan Howatch Book order
July 14, 1940
Susan Howatch is a British novelist acclaimed for her bestselling mysteries and sprawling family sagas. Her work delves into the intricate dynamics of human relationships and societal issues, often set against the backdrop of the Church of England. Howatch captivates readers with her meticulous prose and profound psychological insight, creating immersive worlds populated by memorable characters. Her distinctive narrative style and compelling storytelling have earned her international recognition and a devoted readership.
- 2003
- 2001
Der Bischof von Starbridge verkündet selbstgerecht die absolute Wahrheit, bis er von seiner eigenen Vergangenheit eingeholt wird und daran fast zerbricht.
- 2001
The High Flyer
- 611 pages
- 22 hours of reading
WHEN YOU LIVE THE DREAM, YOU LIVE THE CONSEQUENCES... Cool, blonde Carter Graham is a successful lawyer who believes she is well on the way to reaching all the goals listed in her glamorous life plan: first-class job, a stylish flat in London, and marriage to the man of her dreams, Kim Betz. But Carter forgot that sometimes the best laid dreams turn into nightmares. Kim's ex-wife Sophie starts to stalk her and Kim turns from being the self-contained, controlled husband into a man who lies not only about his past but about his present. Carter finds herself drawn into an expanding web of deceit, corruption and evil which eventually threatens not only her sanity but her life. What is it that Sophie is trying so hard to tell her? Who is the sinister Mrs Mayfield, who has such an influence on Kim? And what is the significance of the other new man in Carter's life, her secretary Eric Tucker? Carter seeks help from the healers of St. Benets, the enigmatic Nicholas Darrow, the eccentric Lewis Hall, and kind, thoughtful Alice but even they cannot save her from a searing ordeal as she struggles to uncover the truth about the tormented man she has married.
- 2000
- 1998
Visionen, die sich ebenso glücklich wie gefährlich erfüllen, bestimmen den dramatischen Lebensweg eines englischen Abtes in der 2. Hälfte dieses Jahrhunderts.
- 1998
A Question of Integrity
- 688 pages
- 25 hours of reading
The inhabitants of a small community are interlinked by the healer at its heart, Nick Darrow. There is Alice, the romantic but also an outcast; Lewis the priest, an irascible traditionalist; Francie, who has a desire to be loved; and Stacy, a young trainee looking for faith and direction.
- 1996
Ultimate Prizes
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Reissue of the author's most famous and well-loved work, the Starbridge series, six self-contained yet interconnected novels that explore the history of the Church of England through the 20th century.
- 1996
Ďábel žhavých nocí
- 219 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Uprostřed kouzelného a drsného prostředí Gowerského poloostrova leží nevelká usedlost, na níž poklidně žijí Colwynovi. Stejně mírumilovně vypadá i Společnost pro propagaci přírodní stravy, která si pronajme dvě křídla rodinného sídla. Ale její podivný mladý vůdce se vůbec nezamlouvá Evanovi, synu majetele panství, který se vrací po roce působení v Africe domů. Když k tomu přibudou dvě záhadná úmrtí „náhodných“ návštěvníků – multimilionáře a jeho maželky – a podivuhodné poblouznění Evanovy snoubenky, začne v něm narůstat podezření. Ke všemu se blíží 1. srpen – den svátku Lammas, který býval nejen staroanglickými dožínkami, ale také jedním z nejvýznamnějších sabatů Ďáblovy církve. A ve staré polorozbořené kapli se připravuje podivná slavnost. Je nejvyšší čas zasáhnout.
