“You've asked enough questions about evil. But you never asked once about love." So I asked him to tell me about it, but of course his definition lay beyond words. He just went on sitting with me in the dark and taking the weight of my pain.”
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Susan Howatch (born July 14, 1940) is a British author known for her family sagas and religious-themed novels. Her works often explore complex relationships, historical settings, and moral dilemmas. She gained international fame in the 1970s with bestsellers like 'The Dark of the Sun' and 'The Cashelmara', which are multi-generational family epics. Later, she shifted to religious fiction, creating the 'St. Benet's' series that delves into faith, power, and redemption. Howatch's writing is praised for its psychological depth and narrative drive, making her a unique voice in contemporary literature. more
“Localization is pain. Non-localization is liberation and enlightenment.”
“The accelerator is stuck and humanity is driving at full speed into the brick wall of extinction.”
“People are so easy to read once you've driven them into a corner.”
“I will always love you as a person who was part of my life.”