Ultimate Prizes by Susan Howatch takes place during the tumultuous days of 1942, as Archdeacon Nevill Aysgarth becomes consumed by an all-encompassing obsession with Dido Tallent, a beautiful and elusive celebrity. Torn between desire and guilt, Nevill’s moral compass begins to unravel, leading him into a web of emotional conflict and self-destruction. Howatch masterfully explores themes of love, guilt, and the complexities of human desire, offering readers a deeply compelling narrative of internal struggle and moral dilemmas.
