A brilliant finale--the sixth novel in the extraordinary sequence that began with Glittering Images, and has earned Howatch praise as "a veritable ecclesiastical leCarre" (Kirkus). The time is 1965 and Bishop Charles Ashworth is overwhelmed by a family catastrophe. Estranged from his sons, his colleagues, and his parishioners, he faces the most difficult spiritual test of his life.
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A brilliant finale--the sixth novel in the extraordinary sequence that began with Glittering Images, and has earned Howatch praise as "a veritable ecclesiastical leCarre" (Kirkus). The time is 1965 and Bishop Charles Ashworth is overwhelmed by a family catastrophe. Estranged from his sons, his colleagues, and his parishioners, he faces the most difficult spiritual test of his life.
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Fair. An acceptable and readable copy. All pages are intact, and the spine and cover are also intact. This item may have light highlighting, writing or underlining through out the book, curled corners, missing dust jacket and or stickers.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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As New in As New jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Hardcover, Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, 1995. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. As New in a As New dust jacket protected with mylar cover. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Very tiny stain on top edge. This is a tight, unread copy. 559 pages. First edition.
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Stated First Edition, first printing in near fine / very good condition. The dust jacket has minor shelf wear. Light discoloration of cloth at top spine end. Pages are clean. Boards are solid, and spine is square and tight. Unclipped DJ. No remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.