“Sin is when you turn away from God—or, in the other language, alienation occurs when the ego, that erratic, unreliable driver of the personality, temporarily turns aside from the great quest for integration with the inner self, the self that’s authentic, the self that contains the potential to be fully human, fully fulfilled and fully alive.”
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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