The Bishop's purse by Cleveland Moffett and Oliver Herford
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"The Bishop's Purse" by Cleveland Moffett and Oliver Herford is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a chance encounter between a bishop, a charming American girl named Betty, and a mysterious young woman, Hester Storm, who is on the run from her past. Central to the plot is the bishop's lost purse containing a significant sum of money, which becomes the focal point of tension and
intrigue that intertwines the lives of these characters. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the bishop and Betty as they travel on a train in England. The scene quickly shifts when Hester Storm, who initially appears to be merely an innocent fellow passenger, becomes embroiled in a stolen purse incident that raises questions about her true nature. Hester's internal struggle with her past and her impulsive decision to steal the bishop's money creates mounting suspense, especially as she tries to maintain her façade while navigating the repercussions of her actions. This opening establishes a compelling mix of humor, social commentary, and character development, suggesting both a lighthearted adventure and deeper explorations of morality and identity throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Moffett, Cleveland, 1863-1926 |
|---|---|
| Author | Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935 |
| Illustrator | Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis), 1880-1952 |
| Title | The Bishop's purse |
| Original Publication | Toronto: The Copp Clark Co., Limited, 1912, copyright 1913. |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Theft -- Fiction |
| Subject | Thieves -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bishops -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73472 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73472-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 424 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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