He proclaimed himself a born-again Christian during a church retreat.

“I find it appalling that Kriss Kringel’s brother could be so cold-hearted about Christmas,” said Bartoli.

But, first and foremost, Retreat with Stilwell is a rip snorting, spine tingling, hair curling story, and as such it is quite likely to hold you.

She threw forward her arms, as if with spear and buckler. Miss Barfoot was smiling at this Palladian attitude when a servant announced two ladies, Mrs. Smallbrook and Miss Haven. Athena, a goddess associated with warfare, is often depicted in art wearing a helmet and wielding a spear.