The Bishop's Dilemma is a novel by Arthur Gask, first published in 1925. It tells the story of a young bishop, John, who is appointed to a small rural diocese in England. He is a man of strong faith and conviction, but he soon finds himself in a difficult situation when he discovers that the diocese is in financial trouble. He must find a way to save the diocese from bankruptcy, while also maintaining his own moral integrity. John is faced with a number of difficult decisions, including whether to accept a large donation from a wealthy industrialist, which would save the diocese but also compromise his own principles. He must also decide whether to accept a loan from a local bank, which would also save the diocese but would require him to take on a large amount of debt. The novel follows John as he struggles to make the right decisions and to find a way to save the diocese without sacrificing his own beliefs. Along the way, he must confront his own doubts and fears, as well as the opinions of those around him. In the end, he must make a difficult choice between his faith and his duty.
By Arthur Gask · First published 1948 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Historical Fiction