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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... stands my uncle, with his back to the cold cheerless chimney, for they never 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 ...
... stands my uncle, with his back to the cold cheerless chimney, for they never 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 ...
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... God's work,' and my aunt gasped, then began to choke on her own spittle, and had to run for a draught of water. My uncle stepped after her – I could almost see her, standing - round the corner beckoning in her stiff awkward way.
... God's work,' and my aunt gasped, then began to choke on her own spittle, and had to run for a draught of water. My uncle stepped after her – I could almost see her, standing - round the corner beckoning in her stiff awkward way.
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... stand around a large mahogany table , trapped . — Her voice is as warm and soft as a dove's. The light is poor , a ... standing is a greater difficulty to her than walking . ' Sister Dinah ! There must be a chair . ' The woman who ...
... stand around a large mahogany table , trapped . — Her voice is as warm and soft as a dove's. The light is poor , a ... standing is a greater difficulty to her than walking . ' Sister Dinah ! There must be a chair . ' The woman who ...
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... standing outside the kitchen door, the sack still over her shoulder. Well, thought I, if she's too stupid to set down such a weight, let her bear it. But Saint Joanna came out, and bade her take it to the outer office. I dare say she ...
... standing outside the kitchen door, the sack still over her shoulder. Well, thought I, if she's too stupid to set down such a weight, let her bear it. But Saint Joanna came out, and bade her take it to the outer office. I dare say she ...
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... stands . I half - open my eyes , keeping the tears flowing ; he has turned away from me . ' A four - months baby . I was ... A heartless soldier took advantage of my innocence - I was afraid . ' He sits in his chair , leaning forward ...
... stands . I half - open my eyes , keeping the tears flowing ; he has turned away from me . ' A four - months baby . I was ... A heartless soldier took advantage of my innocence - I was afraid . ' He sits in his chair , leaning forward ...
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