The Bishop's Gambit (1901)

The Bishop's Gambit is a novel written by Thomas Cobb and originally published in 1901. The story follows the life of a young man named John Ward, who is struggling to make a living as a writer in New York City. After a chance encounter with a wealthy bishop, Ward is offered a job as the bishop's secretary, which he accepts in hopes of advancing his writing career.As Ward becomes more involved in the bishop's life, he discovers that the man is not what he seems. The bishop is involved in a number of shady business deals and has a dark past that he is trying to keep hidden. Ward must navigate the treacherous waters of the bishop's world while also dealing with his own personal struggles.The Bishop's Gambit is a gripping tale of ambition, deception, and the cost of success. It explores themes of morality, power, and the corrupting influence of wealth. With its vivid descriptions of turn-of-the-century New York City and its complex characters, this novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and suspense.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.