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In the Bishop's Carriage

Miriam Michelson

In the Bishop's Carriage

In the Bishop's Carriage

Miriam Michelson

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.

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Nancy 'Nance' Olden, a young and very pretty woman, is an accomplished liar and thief. Raised in a horrific orphanage, c...

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