Sally Bishop : A romance by E. Temple Thurston

"Sally Bishop: A Romance" by E. Temple Thurston is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of Sally Bishop, a young woman navigating the complexities of love and independence in London. The narrative is set against a backdrop of social commentary, exploring the challenges faced by women in a changing society. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of London's atmosphere as it tracks the exhaustion of clerks as they finish a long day of work. It introduces Sally, a dedicated typewriter at Bonsfield & Co., who draws the attention of a man who observes her from the street. Their first interaction hints at a budding connection fraught with tension, as she becomes aware of his pursuit while grappling with her own sense of independence. This initial encounter sets the tone for the narrative, establishing Sally's inner conflict between societal expectations and her personal desires, which is further explored as she reflects on her choices and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Thurston, E. Temple (Ernest Temple), 1879-1933
Title Sally Bishop : A romance
Credits Produced by Ron Swanson
Reading Level Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 16925
Release Date
Last Update Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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