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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... woman tell when her child quickens in the womb ? And when he stepped out into the gallery and gazed down upon us , I looked up fearlessly , knowing myself already dedicated heart and soul to this work . The call reached many a heart I ...
... woman tell when her child quickens in the womb ? And when he stepped out into the gallery and gazed down upon us , I looked up fearlessly , knowing myself already dedicated heart and soul to this work . The call reached many a heart I ...
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... woman, unknown to me; I believe I have seen her father, a farmer, in Sanctuary before today. And lastly beautiful Ann Taylor, who was supported to the front by Brother Paine and his wife, but whose rational faculties gave way utterly ...
... woman, unknown to me; I believe I have seen her father, a farmer, in Sanctuary before today. And lastly beautiful Ann Taylor, who was supported to the front by Brother Paine and his wife, but whose rational faculties gave way utterly ...
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... great scheme, because a woman of your age with neither husband nor parent in this world is a trouble to herself and others.' To you. A trouble to you. 'Yes uncle.' 'Today at Sanctuary the prophet showed us the way for.
... great scheme, because a woman of your age with neither husband nor parent in this world is a trouble to herself and others.' To you. A trouble to you. 'Yes uncle.' 'Today at Sanctuary the prophet showed us the way for.
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... woman, entrusted into their care by my father on his deathbed, and lacking any other kin in this world? Not only will they escape any censure from their fellows, but they are also gaining, through their generous gift to the prophet ...
... woman, entrusted into their care by my father on his deathbed, and lacking any other kin in this world? Not only will they escape any censure from their fellows, but they are also gaining, through their generous gift to the prophet ...
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... woman who remains leaning against the wall opposite me . The room is surrounded by a dark gallery at the upper level . It is chilly as the night outside . The cripple is leaning over the table , her white knuckles braced upon it ...
... woman who remains leaning against the wall opposite me . The room is surrounded by a dark gallery at the upper level . It is chilly as the night outside . The cripple is leaning over the table , her white knuckles braced upon it ...
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