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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... Israelite: I have been once to their meeting place, which they call Sanctuary. The prophet is a small crazed hunchback with the manners of a bear, who foretells the end of the world. The elders of their church resemble tribesmen one ...
... Israelite: I have been once to their meeting place, which they call Sanctuary. The prophet is a small crazed hunchback with the manners of a bear, who foretells the end of the world. The elders of their church resemble tribesmen one ...
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... Israelite centre; even Bradford now lags behind us in numbers attending Sabbath meetings. Our building projects prosper wonderfully, the new Sanctuary is complete and all four gatehouses are in the process of building or extension. Only ...
... Israelite centre; even Bradford now lags behind us in numbers attending Sabbath meetings. Our building projects prosper wonderfully, the new Sanctuary is complete and all four gatehouses are in the process of building or extension. Only ...
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... Israelite pattern ; all save dirty Martha , who is found work outside , clearing out the stable which will house the cow presented us by Farmer Benson . As we sewed this afternoon I felt quite certain he would come in and address us ...
... Israelite pattern ; all save dirty Martha , who is found work outside , clearing out the stable which will house the cow presented us by Farmer Benson . As we sewed this afternoon I felt quite certain he would come in and address us ...
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... Israelites, with a secure and wealthy roof over my son's head? The Prophet is assailable. He is not all Godliness. There are chinks in his armour, and I have seen them. He will not be able to pretend I am not there. Or that I am merely ...
... Israelites, with a secure and wealthy roof over my son's head? The Prophet is assailable. He is not all Godliness. There are chinks in his armour, and I have seen them. He will not be able to pretend I am not there. Or that I am merely ...
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... notices of PERSONS wanted a good plain cook , a coachman , a clerk . The only persons who must offer themselves as WANTING a position , are the educated females . - The Israelites ' music is beautiful . I was reminded.
... notices of PERSONS wanted a good plain cook , a coachman , a clerk . The only persons who must offer themselves as WANTING a position , are the educated females . - The Israelites ' music is beautiful . I was reminded.
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