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Part of a remarkable series of books with the powerful Church of England as the backdrop. Ms Howatch is a perceptive and enthralling writer. (

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landofashes | Nov 5, 2007 |

Neville Aysgarth,archdeacon has spent hislife chasing success.1942 he has a perfect wife,a perfect family and big future in the church of England.He meets an attractive young socialite and is soon entangled in adultery and obsession.He must face the truth about himself and his survival.
This story explores the temptations of sex and success,and the themes of sin and salvation. (

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rudik5834 | Apr 24, 2007 |

My least favorite of this series, which is a bit like my least favorite flavor in the Godiva Chocolate box. Neville (Stephen) is my least favorite character in the series, except for his part in Scandlous Risks. (

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Starbridge (Book 3)

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1989

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Neville Aysgarth

Dido Tallent

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The most appalling feature of the morning after I nearly committed adultery was my lack of surprise.

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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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