Excerpt from The Bishop's Secret
I should think so, sobbed, Lydia. I don' t want to stay and be put in gaol; though what I've done to be put in gaol for I don't, know.'
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a riveting social commentary on late Victorian England, weaving a web of relationships and tensions in the fictional cathedral city of Beorminster. The author presents a cast of vividly drawn characters, led by the formidable Mrs. Panseyâ"a self-righteous bully who dominates Beorminster society through fear and gossip. Her influence extends to every corner of the city, particularly in her keen and often critical observations of those around her. The book explores the themes of reputation, morality, and class conflict, highlighting the hypocrisy that can lie beneath a veneer of respectability. The author deftly handles a vast range of charactersâ"from bishops and curates to spinsters and social climbersâ"exposing the secrets and complexities that bind them together in a society on the cusp of great change. Through its rich cast of characters and immersive setting, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of Victorian England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780259262923_0
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