Susan Howatch

b. 1940

1 series 8 books in order 5 standalone books

Susan Howatch is a British novelist known for her bestselling mysteries, family sagas, and novels centered on the Church of England in the twentieth century. She was born in Surrey, England, and began writing as a teenager. Her first book was published after she moved to the United States in 1964. She later returned to live in Surrey.

Born: 1940
Known for: St. Benet's Trilogy

Series by Susan Howatch

St. Benet's Trilogy

3 books in order · 1997–2003

The wonder-worker

1997 · Susan Howatch
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The high flyer

1999 · Susan Howatch

The High Flyer tells the story of Carter Graham, a City lawyer who appears to have a successful life marked by a high-paying career and a suitable…
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The Heartbreaker

2003 · Susan Howatch

Deftly combining the sacred and the profane—the unmistakable hallmark of her fiction over the past decade—Susan Howatch gives us a spellbinding,…
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Standalone books

Glittering Images (Church of England)

1987
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Cashelmara

1974
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Penmarric

1971
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The Waiting Sands

1966
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The Dark Shore

1965
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Susan Howatch written?

We list 8 books by Susan Howatch across 1 series, published between 1965–2003 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Susan Howatch's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The wonder-worker.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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