02492cam a22003973u 4500 73472 UtSlPG 20260610134711.0 m cr n 260607r20241912utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Moffett, Cleveland, 1863-1926 The Bishop's purse Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-04-26 Al Haines "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.) Originally published: Toronto: The Copp Clark Co., Limited, 1912 Detective and mystery stories Young women -- Fiction Love stories Theft -- Fiction Thieves -- Fiction England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction Bishops -- Fiction Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935 Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis), 1880-1952 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73472 114197 114197