Mr. Wroe's Virgins: A NovelABRAMS, 1 maj 1999 - 288 A nineteenth century prophet claims seven young women for his own in this “engaging, serious and gleefully ironic novel” based on true events (The New York Times Book Review). A New York Times Notable Book In the 1820s, Prophet John Wroe settled his Christian Israelite church in Lancashire, England, where he and his followers awaited the end of the world. And when God told Wroe to find “comfort and succour” with seven virgins, his followers supplied him their daughters. This is the story of those seven young women—faithful, cynical, canny, and desperate—and their charismatic leader, as they move headlong toward the historic trial that brings their household to its dramatic end. With impeccable research into the era and the life of John Wroe, Jane Rogers delivers “a compelling story of astonishing depth, elucidating religious idealism, the beginnings of socialism and the ubiquitous position of women as unpaid laborers” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). “[Mr. Wroe’s Virgins] leaps headlong into the most ambitious and risky territories: faith, love and existential meaning.” —The New York Times Book Review “[Rogers] writes better than almost anyone of her generation.” —The Independent on Sunday |
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... Brother Paine assisted her father to carry her out . A hubbub arose in the pews at the back – I could not quite see who was involved , but I do not doubt it was caused by a number of girls who , seeing the general enthusiasm , feared ...
... Brother Paine assisted her father to carry her out . A hubbub arose in the pews at the back – I could not quite see who was involved , but I do not doubt it was caused by a number of girls who , seeing the general enthusiasm , feared ...
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... Brother and Sister Mayall , blest as they are with nine beautiful daughters , held fast to the hands of their elder two , sisters Rachel and Rebekah , while many a solemn tear of happiness and overwrought anticipation trickled down the ...
... Brother and Sister Mayall , blest as they are with nine beautiful daughters , held fast to the hands of their elder two , sisters Rachel and Rebekah , while many a solemn tear of happiness and overwrought anticipation trickled down the ...
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... Brother Paine and his wife, but whose rational faculties gave way utterly under the solemn pressure of the moment, so that she threw herself upon Brother Paine's neck and, as he stepped back in amazement, fell upon the floor in a fit ...
... Brother Paine and his wife, but whose rational faculties gave way utterly under the solemn pressure of the moment, so that she threw herself upon Brother Paine's neck and, as he stepped back in amazement, fell upon the floor in a fit ...
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... brother). The maid, Mary Quance from my Tuesday Bible class, appeared after a time to lead us up to our sleeping quarters: when my sisters in God were comfortably settled I followed Mary back down to the Prophet's study, where she left ...
... brother). The maid, Mary Quance from my Tuesday Bible class, appeared after a time to lead us up to our sleeping quarters: when my sisters in God were comfortably settled I followed Mary back down to the Prophet's study, where she left ...
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... Brother Taylor brought down for us this afternoon. Tending her physical injuries and calming her fears must be our first aim: today after she had fallen asleep for the third time, broken a chamber pot and a good china serving bowl ...
... Brother Taylor brought down for us this afternoon. Tending her physical injuries and calming her fears must be our first aim: today after she had fallen asleep for the third time, broken a chamber pot and a good china serving bowl ...
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