The Judas Tree by A.J. Cronin, 1961 HC

In "The Judas Tree", the author of "The Stars Looking Down," "The Citadel," "The Keys of The Kingdom" and "The Green Years," tells an engrossing story of a man beset by a supreme egoism- which affects his entire life particularly his relations with women. Rich, charming and accomplished David Moray is a man especially attractive to women. But he is dramatically confronted with a situation which for years has caused him a deep sensation of guilt. With the highest intentions, he starts out to make good the damage is his first step in self advancement. Will he succeed... In this gripping and superbly readable story of the this integration of a normal and attractive human personality, A.J. Cronin again shows himself one of the greatest storytellers of modern times.