The Bishop's Niece (1905)

By George Henry Picard

Book Overview

The Bishop's Niece is a novel written by George Henry Picard and originally published in 1905. The story is set in England and centers around the life of a young woman named Rosamund, who is the niece of a bishop. Rosamund is a kind-hearted and intelligent young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world, despite the expectations of her family and society.As the story unfolds, Rosamund finds herself caught up in a web of intrigue and romance. She meets a young man named Jack, who is the son of a wealthy businessman. Jack is immediately drawn to Rosamund and the two begin a passionate love affair. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Jack's father disapproves of Rosamund and wants his son to marry someone from a more socially acceptable background.In addition to her romantic entanglements, Rosamund also becomes involved in a mystery surrounding a stolen necklace. With her sharp mind and quick wit, she is determined to solve the case and clear the name of an innocent man.Throughout the novel, Picard explores themes of love, class, and social expectations. He paints a vivid picture of life in early 20th century England, with all its class tensions and societal norms. The Bishop's Niece is a charming and engaging novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, romance, and mystery.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164880233
• ISBN13: 9781164880233
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"