Bishop Pendle

Bishop Pendle: Or The Bishop�������s Secret is a novel written by Fergus Hume and published in 1900. The story revolves around the character of Bishop Pendle, who is a respected and prominent figure in the town of Beorminster. However, the Bishop has a secret that he has kept hidden from the public eye for many years. The secret involves a scandalous past that threatens to ruin his reputation and career.As the story progresses, the Bishop's secret is revealed to a select few, including his wife and daughter, as well as a young journalist named George Pendle. George becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the Bishop's secret and is aided in his investigation by a mysterious woman named Mother Jericho.As the investigation unfolds, a web of deceit and betrayal is revealed, and the lives of many in Beorminster are turned upside down. The novel is a gripping tale of intrigue, mystery, and scandal, with a cast of vividly drawn characters and a plot that keeps the reader guessing until the very end.Overall, Bishop Pendle: Or The Bishop�������s Secret is a classic work of Victorian-era fiction that explores themes of morality, family, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense novels.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.