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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... . ' Joanna Bamford ! ' the servitor called , and I answered ' Praise the Lord ! ' Two of the Elders came into the congregation to lead us forth . From my new position on the The light is poor , a couple of tapers only.
... . ' Joanna Bamford ! ' the servitor called , and I answered ' Praise the Lord ! ' Two of the Elders came into the congregation to lead us forth . From my new position on the The light is poor , a couple of tapers only.
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... light a fire on a Saturday. 'We have heard the word of God at meeting today, Hannah.' I wait in silence. 'He has called you.' Me? 'Your aunt and I have worried over you, and prayed over you, and begged God for guidance over your future ...
... light a fire on a Saturday. 'We have heard the word of God at meeting today, Hannah.' I wait in silence. 'He has called you.' Me? 'Your aunt and I have worried over you, and prayed over you, and begged God for guidance over your future ...
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... light is poor , a couple of tapers only burning at each end of the table , and a small smoky fire hissing in the great hearth . The place smells damp and unused . With no chairs to sit on , we all instinctively move in away from the ...
... light is poor , a couple of tapers only burning at each end of the table , and a small smoky fire hissing in the great hearth . The place smells damp and unused . With no chairs to sit on , we all instinctively move in away from the ...
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... light up between the black hill-top clouds, bringing one in mind of the nearness of His coming, which is already foreshadowed – as was that dawn – by the first beams and darts of light among the cloudy darkness of our lives. Besides ...
... light up between the black hill-top clouds, bringing one in mind of the nearness of His coming, which is already foreshadowed – as was that dawn – by the first beams and darts of light among the cloudy darkness of our lives. Besides ...
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... light of the Prophet's lamp . The great empty rooms seemed to yawn before us . I am thankful to say that a few days ' experience of the house goes some way to dispelling the disturbing strangeness of that introductory tour , for it then ...
... light of the Prophet's lamp . The great empty rooms seemed to yawn before us . I am thankful to say that a few days ' experience of the house goes some way to dispelling the disturbing strangeness of that introductory tour , for it then ...
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