ISBN: 9781490572901

Paperback, [PU: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform], In the latter days of July in the year 185--, a most important question was for ten days hourly asked in the cathedral city o… More...

Paperback, [PU: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform], In the latter days of July in the year 185--, a most important question was for ten days hourly asked in the cathedral city of Barchester, and answered every hour in various ways-Who was to be the new bishop? The death of old Dr. Grantly, who had for many years filled that chair with meek authority, took place exactly as the ministry of Lord ---- was going to give place to that of Lord ----. The illness of the good old man was long and lingering, and it became at last a matter of intense interest to those concerned whether the new appointment should be made by a conservative or liberal government. It was pretty well understood that the outgoing premier had made his selection and that if the question rested with him, the mitre would descend on the head of Archdeacon Grantly, the old bishop's son. The archdeacon had long managed the affairs of the diocese, and for some months previous to the demise of his father rumour had confidently assigned to him the reversion of his father's honours. Bishop Grantly died as he had lived, peaceably, slowly, without pain and without excitement. The breath ebbed from him almost imperceptibly, and for a month before his death it was a question whether he were alive or dead., Classics<

ISBN: 9781490572901

As an old bishop and a tired government draw their lasts breaths together, the question of who will be the new bishop occupies many a mind in Barchester. When the new political masters ap… More...

As an old bishop and a tired government draw their lasts breaths together, the question of who will be the new bishop occupies many a mind in Barchester. When the new political masters appoint an unexpected successor, the ensuing upheaval both in the Close and the Diocese is considerable.This special edition includes a companion eBook in printable PDF format. Books Books ~~ Fiction~~ Classics Barchester-Towers~~Anthony-Trollope CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform<

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ISBN: 9781490572901

Barchester Towers Barchester-Towers~~Anthony-Trollope Literature>Literature>Literature Paperback, CreateSpace Publishing