The Bishop's Dilemma (1898)

The Bishop's Dilemma is a novel written by Ella D'Arcy and published in 1898. The story revolves around the character of Bishop Pendle, who is faced with a difficult decision when he discovers that his son, Gerald, is involved in a scandalous affair with a young woman named Laura. The Bishop is torn between his duty as a father and his duty as a religious leader, as he struggles to reconcile his personal feelings with the expectations of his position.As the story unfolds, the Bishop must navigate a web of deceit and betrayal, as he tries to protect his son's reputation while also maintaining his own. Along the way, he is forced to confront his own shortcomings and weaknesses, as well as the hypocrisy of those around him.The Bishop's Dilemma is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores themes of morality, duty, and the complexities of human relationships. It offers a nuanced and insightful look at the challenges faced by those in positions of power and authority, and the ways in which they must balance their personal desires with their responsibilities to others.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.