Set in a cathedral town in the west of England, the novel opens with the political appointment of Dr. Proudie as the new bishop.
Set in a cathedral town in the west of England, the novel opens with the political appointment of Dr. Proudie as the new bishop. This event sets up the main conflict of the novel--the traditional (represented by the High Church forces, led by Archdeacon Grantly) versus the new (represented by the Low Church newcomers, led by Mrs. Proudie and, initially, her protege, the ambitious Mr. Obadiah Slope.)
Set in a cathedral town in the west of England, the novel opens with the political appointment of Dr. Proudie as the new bishop.
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