Sally Bishop: A Romance

"Sally Bishop: A Romance" by E. Temple Thurston is a story that follows Sally Bishop, a young, independent woman, as she deals with love and freedom in London during a time of big social change for women. The book opens with a description of London, focusing on tired office workers, and introduces Sally as a hard-working typewriter who catches the eye of a man watching her from outside. Their initial meeting suggests a possible romance filled with uncertainty, as she notices his interest while trying to remain self-reliant. This sets the stage for Sally's struggle between what society expects of her and what she wants for herself, a conflict that grows as she thinks about her decisions and dreams.