In the Bishop's Carriage
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ISBN10: 1417928832
ISBN13: 9781417928835
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 25 2004
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781417928835
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 25 2004
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In the Bishop's Carriage is a novel written by Miriam Michelson. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Sally, a young woman who works as a governess for a wealthy family. One day, while out for a walk, Sally meets a handsome young man named Mr. Arthur Wardlaw. They strike up a conversation and Sally is immediately smitten with him.Mr. Wardlaw is actually a bishop, but he is not your typical bishop. He is young, handsome, and charming. Sally is drawn to him and he to her. They begin to see each other regularly, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Mr. Wardlaw is a bishop and Sally is just a governess.As they continue to see each other, Sally begins to learn more about Mr. Wardlaw's past and his family. She discovers that he has a secret that he has been keeping from her. This secret threatens to tear them apart, but Sally is determined to stand by Mr. Wardlaw's side.In the Bishop's Carriage is a romantic novel that explores the themes of love, class, and societal expectations. It is a story about two people who are drawn to each other despite their differences and the obstacles they face in their relationship.1903. Michelson, a successful writer and turn-of-the-century novelist, published works for over 40 years. The book begins: When the thing was at its hottest, I bolted. Tom, like the darling he is-(Yes, you are, old fellow, you're as precious to me as-as you are to the police-if they could only get their hands on you)-well, Tom drew off the crowd, having passed the old gentleman's watch to me, and I made for the women's rooms.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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