The Bishop's purse by Cleveland Moffett and Oliver Herford

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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
Summary "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.)
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
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EBook-No. 73472
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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