Sins of the Fathers

Name: Sins of the Fathers
Price: 3.99 USD
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Rating: 4.3 (986 reviews)
Author: Susan Howatch

by Susan Howatch

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.3 (986)

4.3 stars from 986 reviews. Top 90% of Historical Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: May 18, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're drawn to multi-generational family sagas where power corrupts everyone it touches.
You enjoy novels set in gilded worlds where the wealthy's private lives are messier than their public images.
You appreciate literary fiction that uses historical echoes (here, Caesar and Antony) to illuminate modern greed.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer tight, fast-paced plots. Howatch's sagas are intricate and deliberately paced over hundreds of pages.
You want sympathetic protagonists. The Van Zales are complicated and often unlikeable, even when you understand them.
You're looking for feel-good escapism. This is a deliberately dark examination of wealth and moral compromise.

About this book

Sins of the Fathers is set among the Wall Street elite in post-WWII New York, centered on the Van Zale family and their sprawling banking empire. Run by the determined and talented Cornelius Van Zale, the family's wealth and luxurious lifestyle represent the American Dream. However, beneath their public success lies a world of complicated affairs, bitter rivalries, dangerous alliances, and corruption. Vicky Van Zale becomes caught in the power struggles between her father Cornelius and the ambitions of her husband and lover, functioning as a pawn in their battle for control. All parties are willing to pay any price to win, regardless of the consequences. Susan Howatch, known for her historical family sagas, explores the American elite in this novel. The work is inspired by the reigns of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Octavian, examining themes of avarice during the booming postwar years. This ebook includes an illustrated biography of Howatch with rare photos and never-before-seen documents from her personal collection.

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$2.99 – $17.99

Currently on sale at $3.99 — 78% off peak. Price has dropped 34 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 54 days. Typically stays discounted for 6 days.

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Currently 4.3★ from 986 reviews

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