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Charles Ashworth, the bishop of Starbridge, is a man of great accomplishment, confidence, and conviction. Within the Church, he has earned a reputation as a strong, efficient, no-nonsense bishop. Outside the Church, he is known as “Anti-Sex Ashworth.” But when Ashworth's beloved wife dies, a profound crisis of his faith begin. unexpectedly and with brutal force. As bereavement overwhelms his spiritual equilibrium, his strict morality is quickly revealed to him to be nothing more than a façade. Spiraling downwards, Ashworth knows he must find his way out of the maze of his own psyche. In doing so, he will face the most difficult spiritual test of his life: to acknowledge the absolute truths—both good and bad—that have shaped his past, and that may be the only keys to his future.
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"There are hints of Trollope, hints of C. S. Lewis in these pages, but nowhere else does one discover the distinctive genius of Anglican theology-intelligent, commonsensical, optimistic-so movingly wrapped in the heartbreaking dramas of husbands, wives, fathers, children, and spiritual guides."
Booklist
"A skillful blend of character, philosophy and narrative…Formidable personalities embroil themselves in ruthless power struggles that would make a corporate raider blush."
Washington Post Book World
"[A] powerful combination of psychological insight, theological depth, and storytelling ability. Howatch simultaneously provides her reader with both marvelous entertainment and genuine insight into the human condition. Highly recommended."
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