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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... women are not forgot . My heart leaps to his words , as the instrument to the hand of the craftsman . — - The joy of ... women : the time of the women approaches . Ann Taylor was so overwhelmed by holy ecstasy that she fell in a dead ...
... women are not forgot . My heart leaps to his words , as the instrument to the hand of the craftsman . — - The joy of ... women : the time of the women approaches . Ann Taylor was so overwhelmed by holy ecstasy that she fell in a dead ...
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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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A Novel Jane Rogers. dais I was able to see quite clearly those blessed women who are to be my sisters. Rachel and Rebekah were chosen, I rejoice to say, and they greeted their fate with a flood of grateful ... women shall play their part,
A Novel Jane Rogers. dais I was able to see quite clearly those blessed women who are to be my sisters. Rachel and Rebekah were chosen, I rejoice to say, and they greeted their fate with a flood of grateful ... women shall play their part,
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A Novel Jane Rogers. prophecy will be fulfilled: the women shall play their part, as this material world draws into its final days – we shall play our part, in the establishment of His glorious Kingdom on earth. To this end was I born ...
A Novel Jane Rogers. prophecy will be fulfilled: the women shall play their part, as this material world draws into its final days – we shall play our part, in the establishment of His glorious Kingdom on earth. To this end was I born ...
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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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