Absolute Truths (Magill’s Literary Annual 1991-2005)
At a glance:
- Author: Susan Howatch
- First Published: 1994
- Type of Work: Novel
- Time of Work: 1965
- Setting: England
- Principal Characters: Charles Ashworth, Lyle Ashworth, Charley, Michael, Jon Darrow, Neville “Stephen” Aysgarth
- Genres: Long fiction
- Subjects: 1960’s, Wives, Parents and children, Love or romance, Sex or sexuality, Religion, Bereavement or grief, Church or churches
- Locales: England
Absolute Truths is the last of six novels in which Susan Howatch uses the personal conflicts and spiritual crises of members of the Church of England to explore personal relationships and religious issues. The novel’s title is repeated numerous times throughout, as are the titles of the other books in the series: Glittering Images (1987), Glamorous Powers (1988), Ultimate Prizes (1989), Scandalous Risks (1990), and Mystical Paths (1992). Each novel focuses on one of a large group of characters at a specific time, ranging from the 1930’s to...
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