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Step into the enchanting world of "The Bishop's Wife" by Robert Nathan, the classic novel that inspired the beloved Christmas film featuring Cary Grant and Loretta Young. Bishop Henry Brougham faces dual challenges--a burning desire to erect a grand cathedral for his overflowing... Read Full Overview

"The Bishop's Wife" is a charming and satirical exploration of faith, love, and the mundane complexities of life. The story follows Julia Brougham, the neglected wife of Bishop Henry Brougham, whose existence is overshadowed by her husband's ambitious and stressful project... Read Full Overview

"The Bishop's Wife" is a charming and satirical exploration of faith, love, and the mundane complexities of life. The story follows Julia Brougham, the neglected wife of Bishop Henry Brougham, whose existence is overshadowed by her husband's ambitious and stressful project... Read Full Overview

This classic novel is the inspiration behind the beloved Christmas film of the same name starring Cary Grant and Loretta Young.

Bishop Henry Brougham desperately wants to build a great cathedral for his overcrowded parish. The problem is he doesn't know how he will find... Read Full Overview

A gentle, elegiac tale of faith, longing and the small miracles that change everyday lives, The Bishop's Wife follows a devout clergyman and his quietly suffering wife as their plans and priorities are unsettled by the arrival of an extraordinary visitor. Robert Nathan crafts... Read Full Overview