In the Bishop's Carriage

In the Bishop's Carriage
In the Bishop's Carriage, published in 1904, is the debut novel of Miriam Michelson. It follows Nancy 'Nance' Olden, a beautiful young woman skilled in deception and theft, as she navigates a life shaped by her traumatic upbringing in a brutal orphanage. The novel was a bestseller, ranking fourth in 1904, and sparked controversy for its morally ambiguous protagonist, making it notable for its exploration of ethics and societal norms of the time.






