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The Bishop's Wife
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FantasyGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025308074
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 198
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Bishop's Wife is a charming and satirical exploration of faith, love, and the mundane complexities of life. The story follows Julia Brougham, the neglected wife of Bishop Henry Brougham, whose existence is overshadowed by her husband's ambitious and stressful project of constructing a grand cathedral. Their lives are irrevocably changed by the arrival of Michael, a mysterious and handsome stranger who appears to assist the bishop in his duties.
While the Bishop remains preoccupied with his worldly goals and administrative burdens, Michael-an angel in human form-finds himself increasingly drawn into the human experiences of doubt, joy, and affection. Robert Nathan weaves a delicate tale that balances gentle wit with a deep sense of longing, questioning whether the divine is found in massive stone monuments or in the quiet, compassionate moments of connection between individuals. This evocative work remains a classic of light fantasy and social satire, offering a poignant and often humorous look at the struggle to find balance between spiritual duty and earthly happiness. The Bishop's Wife is a timeless meditation on what it truly means to be human and the unexpected ways in which grace can manifest in the modern world.
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