Scandalous Risks

Author : Susan Howatch
Publisher : Fawcett
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307775146

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Scandalous Risks by Susan Howatch Pdf

The Washington Post Book World has proclaimed that “Susan Howatch may well become the Anthony Trollope of the twentieth century.” Now, in Scandalous Risks, Howatch returns us to the English town of Starbridge, home to a great medieval cathedral and the religious, political, and sexual intrigues that whirl around it. It is into this charged atmosphere—in the already overheated 1960s—that a young woman searching for meaning in her life, and an older man prominent in the Church, begin moving inexorably toward emotional collision. As Venetia Flaxton edges closer to the threshold of a love affair with Neville Aysgarth, who is Dean of the Cathedral and old enough to be her father, his hidden emotional past and her moral conflict in the present lead them deeper and deeper into the mysteries of the human heart and soul. Here is a powerful and moving novel of good and evil, resolve and temptation, hope and despair. Praise for Scandalous Risks “Wonderful.”—The Cleveland Plain Dealer “Howatch is at her best when dealing with conflict, bringing a passion and tension to her portarit of people facing moral dilemmas.”—The Washington Post “Keep[s] one turning the pages.”—The New York Times Book Review “Passionate.”—Entertainment Weekly

Author : Susan Howatch,Bruce Johnson,Charles Adolph Huttar
Publisher : Susquehanna University Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1575910969

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Scandalous Truths by Susan Howatch,Bruce Johnson,Charles Adolph Huttar Pdf

Susan Howatch's global bestsellers have appeared regularly since the 1970s, but a radical shift in her subject matter in the 1980s and especially the 1990s made reviewers and then academics adjust their glasses and stare hard at her pages. Howatch began to take her loyal following of gothic and family-saga readers into unexpected psychological and theological depths, while taking to an extreme, with a serious-novel format, the experiments begun in her family sagas. She also introduced to her readers a character only half-alive in Trollope, the Anglican Church.

Author : Susan Howatch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 647 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0862204682

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Scandalous Risks by Susan Howatch Pdf

Author : Susan Howatch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Clergy
ISBN : OCLC:939645203

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Scandalous Risks by Susan Howatch Pdf

A scandal erupts in the Church of England when the married Dean of Starbridge Cathedral becomes involved with a young woman. An obsessive love spirals into a whirlpool of sin and fantasy.

Author : James Gregory,Daniel J.R. Grey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780429756429

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Union and Disunion in the Nineteenth Century by James Gregory,Daniel J.R. Grey Pdf

This volume examines the nineteenth century not only through episodes, institutions, sites and representations concerned with union, concord and bonds of sympathy, but also through moments of secession, separation, discord and disjunction. Its lens extends from the local and regional, through to national and international settings in Britain, Europe and the United States. The contributors come from the fields of cultural history, literary studies, American studies and legal history.

Author : Tamara Gill
Publisher : Tamara Gill
Page : 1303 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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To Marry a Rogue by Tamara Gill Pdf

Only an Earl Will Do Lady Elizabeth Worthingham, a prominent figure in London society, is obligated to marry well without love, owing to her past mistakes. Henry Andrews, the rakish Earl of Muir, who once failed to act as a gentleman in her time of need, is back in England and is determined to make Elizabeth his wife. However, Elizabeth's reception is icy, and as past hurts and deceptions resurface, their love faces numerous obstacles. A mysterious foe threatens to thwart their love, making the future uncertain for the couple. Only a Duke Will Do Lady Isolde Worthingham captured the Duke of Moore's heart without a formal season, but a scandal on the eve of their wedding sends her fleeing to Scotland, leaving her plans shattered. The Duke, Merrick Mountshaw, dislikes his unhappy marriage and longs for Isolde's return. When she comes back to London, their love is challenged by societal norms and past hurts, raising questions about whether love can triumph in a world governed by strict rules. Only a Viscount Will Do Lady Alice Worthingham defies societal norms with her love for adventure and a sassy attitude. When a highwayman robs her, she discovers that her neighbor, Lord Arndel, leads a double life as the proper viscount by day and the Surrey Bandit by night. Unaware of his dual identity, Lady Alice seeks revenge when she learns the truth, making the gentleman thief pay for his crimes, including stealing his heart. Only a Marquess Will Do Lady Victoria, scarred by a failed marriage, helps her brother's friend, the socially awkward Marquess Albert Kester, find a match. As they navigate London's intricate social scene, Victoria unexpectedly finds herself falling for Albert. In this game of love, rules will be broken, and hearts may be at stake as they explore the fine line between duty and desire. Only a Lady Will Do Duke Josh Worthingham needs a proper lady as his duchess, but the only woman who captures his attention is the unconventional Miss Iris Cooper. Despite her humble connections, Iris dreams of a future with the duke. Can a stolen kiss make her dreams come true, or will their differences and Josh’s dark secret jeopardize their chance at happiness?

Author : Leslie Hill
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781134942725

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Marguerite Duras by Leslie Hill Pdf

Marguerite Duras is France's best-known and most controversial contemporary woman writer. Duras' influence extends from her early novels of the 1950's to her radically innovative experimental autobiographical text of the 1980's The Lover Leslie Hill's book throws new light on Duras' relationship to feminism, psychoanalysis, sexuality, literature, film, politics, and the media. Feted by Kristeva, and Laca who claimed her as almost his other self, Duras is revealed to be a profoundly transgressive thinker and artist. It will be a must for all concerned with contemporary writing, writing by women, recent European cinema, film and literature.

Author : Nicole Markotić
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476624662

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Disability in Film and Literature by Nicole Markotić Pdf

Literary and filmic depictions of the disabled reinforce an "ableist" ideology that classifies bodies as normal or abnormal--positive or negative. Disabled characters are often represented as aberrant or evil and are isolated or incarcerated. This book examines language in film, fiction and other media that perpetuates the representation of the disabled as abnormal or problematic. The author looks at depictions of disability--both disparaging and amusing--and discusses disability theory as a framework for reconsidering "normal" and "abnormal" bodies.

Author : David L. Larsen
Publisher : Kregel Academic
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 082549432X

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The Company of the Creative by David L. Larsen Pdf

Great works and authors of the world are introduced and reviewed artistically, intellectually, and theologically. Persons discussed include Plato, Milton, Dickens, Shakespeare, Charlotte Bronte, Mark Twain, and C. S. Lewis.

Author : Nicholas Birns,John F. Wirenius
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-06
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476677699

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Anthony Trollope by Nicholas Birns,John F. Wirenius Pdf

Anthony Trollope's novels and stories entertain while vividly bringing the Victorian era to life. His deep empathy for the underdog led him to subvert conventions, exploring the lives of women, as well as men, and choosing as heroes and heroines outsiders who would be viewed with suspicion by his readers. Trollope's profound insight to human nature made him the first novelist in English to develop three dimensional characters and to create the novel sequence. This literary companion introduces readers to his life and work. A-to-Z entries explore Trollope's short story collections, and nonfiction contributions, as well as important themes in the works. This companion also includes fresh voices of contributors that bring in their contemporary insights to bear on Trollope's achievements, facilitating the understanding of Trollope's perspectives in relation to feminism, queer studies, and transnationalism.

Author : Hanan A. Alexander
Publisher : University of Notre Dame Pess
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2001-05-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780268159016

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Reclaiming Goodness by Hanan A. Alexander Pdf

Reclaiming Goodness: Education and the Spiritual Quest begins with the premise that sound models for achieving both spiritual fulfillment and the "good life" are lacking in contemporary culture. Arguing that contemporary education is responsible for having abandoned spirituality and the cultivation of goodness in people, Hanan A. Alexander advances a definition of spirituality which acknowledges an integral connection to education. Reclaiming Goodness charts a way to reintegrate ethical and spiritual values with the values of critical thought and reason. Written in accessible and non-technical prose, it will be of interest to professional educators as well as to a wider audience.

Author : Liz Greene
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2000-10-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781609253844

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The Astrological Neptune and the Quest for Redemption by Liz Greene Pdf

The longing for redemption is a many-headed daimon that dwells within the most earthbound and prosaic of souls. Neptune is the astrological symbol that describes this energy. Liz Greene, an internationally known astrologer, has given us the most complete and accessible book about Neptune ever written! She explores Neptune themes in literature, myth, politics, religion, fashion, and art to show how this energy manifests.

Author : Susan Howatch
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 932 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781453263426

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Cashelmara by Susan Howatch Pdf

The New York Times–bestselling saga: In nineteenth-century Ireland, a titled English family keeps an estate in an era of famine and violent conflict. When Edward de Salis travels to America after the death of his first wife, he is astonished to find himself falling in love with Marguerite, a young woman many years his junior. Full of hope for the future, he returns to his Irish estate, Cashelmara, but in nineteenth-century Ireland—a country racked by poverty and famine—his family eventually becomes trapped in a sinister spiral of violence that Edward could never have foreseen. Cashelmara follows the fortunes of three generations as they struggle to survive both the tragedies of history and their own chaotic lives. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Susan Howatch including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection.

Author : Leighton Ford
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830896448

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The Attentive Life by Leighton Ford Pdf

Your attention, please. That's what God wants, Leighton Ford discovered. It's the path to becoming like Christ. Distractions, fear and busyness were keeping Ford from seeing God's work in and around him. He was missing God. So he began a journey of longing and looking for God. And it started with paying attention. In these pages, he invites you to journey with him. Using the rich monastic tradition of praying the hours, Ford will walk with you, helping you pay attention to God's work in you and around you throughout each day and in different seasons of your life. If you're busy, distracted, rushing through each day, you might be feeling disconnected from God, unable to see how he's working. You might be missing him. But the way toward him starts with a pause and a prayer—with intention and attention—and becomes a way of life, awake and alive to the peaceful, powerful presence of God.

Author : Dragana Avramov
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 924 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429873003

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Coping with Homelessness by Dragana Avramov Pdf

First published in 1999. The phenomenon of homelessness is not new, but it has only recently been perceived as a social problem in European Member States. Even in the early 1990s little was known about the paths in and out of homelessness. This volume presents the papers arising from EUROHOME: Emergency and Transitory Housing for Homeless people: Needs and Best Practices. This project enabled a review of the state of knowledge in the field, an analysis of recent trends and a discussion of the prospects for improvement in the prevention of homelessness and the public response to housing in Europe. EUROHOME, and this collection, thus bring together experts in the study of: *