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 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.







A mesmerising story-teller' Daily TelegraphThe breathtaking new novel from the bestselling author of THE HIGH FLYER and A QUESTION OF INTEGRITY. schovat popis
Superbattante et hypervolontaire, Carter Graham a réglé son existence comme du papier à musique. Son credo ? Tout maîtriser. Sa méthode ? Le self-control. Son but ? Gagner. A trente-cinq ans, femme d'affaires accomplie, il ne lui reste qu'à réussir sa vie privée comme sa vie professionnelle, trouver le mari idéal et faire deux ou trois enfants d'affilée avant de reprendre sa florissante carrière. Un plan parfait. D'ailleurs, depuis sa rencontre avec Kim Betz, ses désirs semblent devenir réalité. Mais Carter aurait-elle oublié que les plus beaux rêves peuvent se transformer en cauchemar ? Kim va la plonger dans un univers de faux-semblants, d'illusions et de bizarreries, où le mensonge le dispute à la malveillance et où le mystère confine au maléfice. L'homme qu'elle a décidé d'aimer cacherait-il un monstre ? Ou bien est-il la victime de l'entourage obscur que forment les ombres de son passé ? Pour la première fois de sa vie, Carter chavire, ne sait plus, perd pied. Jusqu'à la crise. Jusqu'à l'angoisse. jusqu'à se tourner, en désespoir de cause, vers les fameux guérisseurs de l'église St Benet. Quitte à découvrir que toute passion a sa part de noire et que le vrai bonheur est toujours une épreuve, bien et mal indissolublement mêlés.
Der Bischof von Starbridge verkündet selbstgerecht die absolute Wahrheit, bis er von seiner eigenen Vergangenheit eingeholt wird und daran fast zerbricht.
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.
Visionen, die sich ebenso glücklich wie gefährlich erfüllen, bestimmen den dramatischen Lebensweg eines englischen Abtes in der 2. Hälfte dieses Jahrhunderts.
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.
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.