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Susan Howatch

5 Series • 21 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Starbridge Books
Start with: Glittering Images (1987)
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Publication Order of St. Benet's Books
Start with: The Wonder Worker / A Question of Integrity (1997)
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Publication Order of Van Zale Books
Start with: The Rich Are Different (1977)

ⓘ About Susan Howatch

Susan Howatch is one of the most famous novelist from England, who likes to write her books based on the historical fiction and literature fiction genres. The writing career of author Susan is mostly distinguished by the family saga type of novels, which often describe the living conditions of the characters related to the novels over a long period of time. Even the books that she wrote in the later parts of her writing career have become well known for their philosophical and religious themes. Author Susan was born on July 14, 1940, in Leatherhead, Surrey, England; as Susan Elizabeth Sturt. Her father used to work as a stockbroker. As a kid, Susan used to study at the Sutton High School.

All Book Series by Susan Howatch

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Glittering Images

Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 1987

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1987
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Glamorous Powers

Book 2 of 6 · published 1988

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1988
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Ultimate Prizes

Book 3 of 6 · published 1989

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1989
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Scandalous Risks

Book 4 of 6 · published 1990

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1990
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Mystical Paths

Book 5 of 6 · published 1992

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1992
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Absolute Truths

Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 1995

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1995
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The Wonder Worker / A Question of Integrity

Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1997

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1997
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The High Flyer

Book 2 of 3 · published 1999

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1999
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The Heartbreaker

Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2003

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2003
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The Rich Are Different

Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1977

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1977
2
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Sins of the Fathers

Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1980

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1980
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The Dark Shore

Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 1965

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1965
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Waiting Sands

Book 2 of 9 · published 1966

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1966
3
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Call in the Night

Book 3 of 9 · published 1967

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1967
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The Devil on Lammas Night

Book 4 of 9 · published 1970

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1970
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Penmarric

Book 5 of 9 · published 1971

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1971
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April's Grave

Book 6 of 9 · published 1973

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1973
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Cashelmara

Book 7 of 9 · published 1974

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1974
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The Shrouded Walls

Book 8 of 9 · published 1974

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1974
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The Wheel of Fortune

Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 1984

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1984
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In Conversation

Single-title series · published 2001

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2001

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Susan Howatch?

Susan Howatch is one of the most famous novelist from England, who likes to write her books based on the historical fiction and literature fiction genres. The writing career of author Susan is mostly distinguished by the family saga type of novels, which often describe the living conditions of the characters related to the novels over a long period of time. Even the books that she wrote in the later parts of her writing career have become well known for their philosophical and religious themes.

Which Susan Howatch series should I start with?

The best place to start is the Starbridge series, the earliest of Susan Howatch's multi-book series: it opens with Glittering Images (1987) and runs to 6 books across 1987–1995, ending with Absolute Truths (1995). Susan Howatch's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.

How many books has Susan Howatch written?

Susan Howatch has 21 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1965 and 2003. 11 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Starbridge series with 6 books — and 10 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.

In what order should Susan Howatch's series be read?

Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Susan Howatch's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Van Zale (1977–1980, 2 books), Starbridge (1987–1995, 6 books) and St. Benet's (1997–2003, 3 books).

How are Susan Howatch's books organised into series?

This guide splits Susan Howatch's 21 books into 3 named series and 10 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Starbridge (6 books, 1987–1995); St. Benet's (3 books, 1997–2003); Van Zale (2 books, 1977–1980).