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The Bishop's Mantle

by Agnes Sligh Turnbull · 1947

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A novel about the rector of an Episcopal church. Hilary Laurens, grandson of a bishop, tries to live his faith, his idealism, his enthusiasm for his chosen profession. A book which fulfills the demand for a worthwhile story which is also inspirational.

Genre
Christian fictionChristian fictionMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1940s1940sMore like thisLess of this
Mood
inspirationalinspirationalMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 314 pages

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