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The Bishop's Apron - Modern Romance - cover

The Bishop's Apron - Modern Romance

William Somerset Maugham

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The Bishop's Apron is a tale of Theodore Spratte, a son of a Lord Chancellor, and a man who rates himself highly. He wants to become the next Bishop of Sheffield so he tries to climb the social ladder in any way, even by schemes. When his daughter expresses desire to marry a poor socialist, he doesn't want to allow that and interferes. He also wants to find a woman of a certain social status that will match his ambitions.
Disponible desde: 07/06/2022.
Longitud de impresión: 180 páginas.

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