Mrs. Dubosq's Bible (1879)

Mrs. Dubosq's Bible is a novel written by William Gilbert and published in 1879. The story revolves around the titular character, Mrs. Dubosq, who is a wealthy and devout woman living in Victorian England. Mrs. Dubosq is known for her charitable works and her love for the Bible, which she reads regularly.The novel begins with Mrs. Dubosq's death, and her will stipulates that her prized possession, a rare and valuable Bible, be given to her niece, Mary. However, when Mary arrives to claim the Bible, she finds that it has been stolen. The rest of the novel follows Mary's search for the missing Bible, which takes her on a journey through the seedy underbelly of Victorian London.Along the way, Mary encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a group of thieves and a mysterious man named Mr. Marmaduke. As she delves deeper into the mystery of the stolen Bible, Mary begins to uncover secrets about her aunt's past and the true nature of her faith.Mrs. Dubosq's Bible is a compelling mystery novel that explores themes of faith, morality, and the power of belief. It offers a vivid portrayal of Victorian England and the social and cultural issues of the time. Gilbert's writing is rich and descriptive, and his characters are well-drawn and memorable. Overall, Mrs. Dubosq's Bible is a captivating read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and mystery novels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.