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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... called by the Prophet's request should attend a special meeting in Sanctuary at four in the afternoon : and when I entered Sanctuary , ten minutes before the appointed time , I saw that ' many are called , but few are chosen ' . The ...
... called by the Prophet's request should attend a special meeting in Sanctuary at four in the afternoon : and when I entered Sanctuary , ten minutes before the appointed time , I saw that ' many are called , but few are chosen ' . The ...
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... called by God so that she could contemplate leaving the poor distraught old man , who clung to her in an embrace more like a lover's than a father's , unable to see the workings of God's greater will , for his own small human ...
... called by God so that she could contemplate leaving the poor distraught old man , who clung to her in an embrace more like a lover's than a father's , unable to see the workings of God's greater will , for his own small human ...
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... called you.' Me? 'Your aunt and I have worried over you, and prayed over you, and begged God for guidance over your future. We have asked to be shown your place in His great scheme, because a woman of your age with neither husband nor ...
... called you.' Me? 'Your aunt and I have worried over you, and prayed over you, and begged God for guidance over your future. We have asked to be shown your place in His great scheme, because a woman of your age with neither husband nor ...
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... called back tomorrow or as soon as we may, for the new back door has come right off its hinges, and may topple and injure the first unwary soul who tries to heave it open. I can find no convenient sized tubs for washing, nor can I think ...
... called back tomorrow or as soon as we may, for the new back door has come right off its hinges, and may topple and injure the first unwary soul who tries to heave it open. I can find no convenient sized tubs for washing, nor can I think ...
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... called to God's work at all times of the day and night. Once indeed she committed a most grievous sin (which she freely admits, in her writings) which was to be so preoccupied with the completion of a trivial household task (she was ...
... called to God's work at all times of the day and night. Once indeed she committed a most grievous sin (which she freely admits, in her writings) which was to be so preoccupied with the completion of a trivial household task (she was ...
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