Glittering Images A Novel
Glittering Images A Novel by Susan Howatch, published by National Geographic Books on January 17, 1995, is a reissue edition comprising 448 pages in English. This novel is set in the 1930s and follows Charles Ashworth, who is sent by the Archbishop of Canterbury to investigate the flamboyant Bishop of Starbridge, Adam Alexander Jardine, and his wife. The story explores themes of spiritual hubris, the seductions of power, and moral dilemmas in England during a tumultuous period.
Readers will find a complex narrative that delves into the intricate relationships within the Jardine household, particularly as Ashworth encounters Lyle Christie, Mrs. Jardine’s companion. As he navigates the dynamics of this household, Ashworth’s role shifts from an objective observer to an active participant in the unfolding drama. The book touches on subjects such as historical fiction and religious themes, providing a rich backdrop for the exploration of personal and spiritual conflicts against the setting of the Cathedral of Starbridge.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The first in Susan Howatch’s acclaimed novels centering on the glorious Cathedral of Starbridge, Glittering Images is a masterful depiction of spiritual hubris, the seductions of power, and the moral dilemmas of England between the wars.
“Passionately eloquent . . . [A] tale of God, sex, love, self-analysis and forgiveness . . . The dialogue throughout this book is brilliantly crisp.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer
It is the 1930s, and Charles Ashworth is dispatched by the Archbishop of Canterbury to learn the truth about the flamboyant Bishop of Starbridge, Adam Alexander Jardine, and his mousy wife. Do Jardine’s outspoken denouncements of the Anglican Church’s strict divorce laws have a personal motive? When he meets the cool and beautiful Lyle Christie, Mrs. Jardine’s companion, Ashworth believes they do. But as he struggles to understand the strange relationships in the household, Ashworth ceases to be an innocent, objective observer. Slowly, he too is drawn into the secret drama that is being played out in the shadow of the cathedral, a drama that he could never have foreseen.
Praise for Glittering Images
“A terrific story . . . Glittering Images is driven by passion, emotional and spiritual, and its spiritual antagonists are brilliant characters.”—San Jose Mercury News
“She may well be the Anthony Trollope of the 20th century.”—Andrew Greeley, The Washington Post
“Bold and exciting.”—Los Angeles Times
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