Publisher's Synopsis
The Bishop's Little Daughter is a novel published in 1859 by an anonymous author. The story follows the life of a young girl named Rosamund, who is the daughter of a bishop. Rosamund grows up in a strict and religious household, but she longs for adventure and excitement. As she grows older, Rosamund finds herself drawn to a young man named Harold, who is not of the same social class as her. Despite their differences, they fall in love and plan to elope. However, their plans are thwarted by Rosamund's father, who forbids the marriage. Rosamund is heartbroken, but she eventually finds solace in her faith and her work as a nurse during the Crimean War. She meets a kind and compassionate doctor named Dr. Grey, who helps her to heal from her emotional wounds. The novel explores themes of love, class, religion, and the role of women in society during the Victorian era. It also provides a glimpse into the experiences of women who served as nurses during the Crimean War. The Bishop's Little Daughter is a poignant and engaging novel that offers a window into the social and cultural norms of the time.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.
