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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... sound. Miraculous indeed the holiness of that moment; as the Priest blessed us and each of us in her heart offered up her most secret hopes to God. Joanna Southcott's prophecy will be fulfilled: the women shall play their part,
... sound. Miraculous indeed the holiness of that moment; as the Priest blessed us and each of us in her heart offered up her most secret hopes to God. Joanna Southcott's prophecy will be fulfilled: the women shall play their part,
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... sound even from dumb Martha. The larger office, which I have set aside for the sewing room, is by this time well warmed, and so our next task is sitting at our needlework; sewing garments for ourselves, besides household and sacred ...
... sound even from dumb Martha. The larger office, which I have set aside for the sewing room, is by this time well warmed, and so our next task is sitting at our needlework; sewing garments for ourselves, besides household and sacred ...
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... sounds of our musicians in procession carried so clearly that crowds of the poorer sort came out to follow us . Though they were noisy and boisterous - some of the young men , indeed , shamefully under the influence of strong ale , and ...
... sounds of our musicians in procession carried so clearly that crowds of the poorer sort came out to follow us . Though they were noisy and boisterous - some of the young men , indeed , shamefully under the influence of strong ale , and ...
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... sounds of her troughing (I do not look, but the sound one cannot avoid) make my food lie queasy to my stomach. Such refinements as spoon and fork are quite unknown; food is conveyed to her mouth by the fistful. Nor does she possess the ...
... sounds of her troughing (I do not look, but the sound one cannot avoid) make my food lie queasy to my stomach. Such refinements as spoon and fork are quite unknown; food is conveyed to her mouth by the fistful. Nor does she possess the ...
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... sound we made . We are at work sewing dresses for ourselves , to the customary hideous Israelite pattern ; all save dirty Martha , who is found work outside , clearing out the stable which will house the cow presented us by Farmer ...
... sound we made . We are at work sewing dresses for ourselves , to the customary hideous Israelite pattern ; all save dirty Martha , who is found work outside , clearing out the stable which will house the cow presented us by Farmer ...
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