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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... , but few are chosen ' . The magnitude of the calling was proving almost too much to bear for several young women , whose tear - stained faces testified to their tremendous love and hope of selection . One or two were so overwhelmed.
... , but few are chosen ' . The magnitude of the calling was proving almost too much to bear for several young women , whose tear - stained faces testified to their tremendous love and hope of selection . One or two were so overwhelmed.
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... tear of happiness and overwrought anticipation trickled down the cheeks of these two . - I felt no fear , for I knew myself chosen – I knew , from the arrow of certainty that pierced my heart as the Prophet spoke . Does a bird know when ...
... tear of happiness and overwrought anticipation trickled down the cheeks of these two . - I felt no fear , for I knew myself chosen – I knew , from the arrow of certainty that pierced my heart as the Prophet spoke . Does a bird know when ...
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... tears. Next came Dinah, the cripple; oh praise Him, for he loves and is merciful to the meek and the lame. Next Leah Robinson, the draper's daughter – and one of the fairest in our church. Next a tall veiled woman, unknown to me; I ...
... tears. Next came Dinah, the cripple; oh praise Him, for he loves and is merciful to the meek and the lame. Next Leah Robinson, the draper's daughter – and one of the fairest in our church. Next a tall veiled woman, unknown to me; I ...
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... tears unsettling my sight I see the pair of them inflate like hot-air balloons and slither unevenly across the floor to the right. My aunt whispers to my uncle, 'She will disgrace us.' I shake my head, trying to breathe normally. I have ...
... tears unsettling my sight I see the pair of them inflate like hot-air balloons and slither unevenly across the floor to the right. My aunt whispers to my uncle, 'She will disgrace us.' I shake my head, trying to breathe normally. I have ...
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... tears swimming in my eyes . Gentleness , kindness : they have been lost for so long . The veiled woman allows Joanna to raise her up , and lift her veil . We see Martha's face . Blue , purple , yellow ; bruised and split like an old ...
... tears swimming in my eyes . Gentleness , kindness : they have been lost for so long . The veiled woman allows Joanna to raise her up , and lift her veil . We see Martha's face . Blue , purple , yellow ; bruised and split like an old ...
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