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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... word . ' Thomas . ' Thomas . When her own child is born , she will have no time for mine . I must remove him . I have promised . But what is she thinking ? To the Prophet's house ? Does she think he will take kindly to a virgin with a ...
... word . ' Thomas . ' Thomas . When her own child is born , she will have no time for mine . I must remove him . I have promised . But what is she thinking ? To the Prophet's house ? Does she think he will take kindly to a virgin with a ...
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... words , as the instrument to the hand of the craftsman . — - The joy of that moment will never leave me nor , I think , will it be easily forgotten by any of those blessed enough to be present . God was indeed among us , He spoke to our ...
... words , as the instrument to the hand of the craftsman . — - The joy of that moment will never leave me nor , I think , will it be easily forgotten by any of those blessed enough to be present . God was indeed among us , He spoke to our ...
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... word had spread even outside members of our church , for there were several unfamiliar faces present . When the Prophet stepped into view in the gallery one of them gasped and began to sob . She had not seen him before , she did not ...
... word had spread even outside members of our church , for there were several unfamiliar faces present . When the Prophet stepped into view in the gallery one of them gasped and began to sob . She had not seen him before , she did not ...
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... word of God at meeting today, Hannah.' I wait in silence. 'He has called you.' Me? 'Your aunt and I have worried over you, and prayed over you, and begged God for guidance over your future. We have asked to be shown your place in His ...
... word of God at meeting today, Hannah.' I wait in silence. 'He has called you.' Me? 'Your aunt and I have worried over you, and prayed over you, and begged God for guidance over your future. We have asked to be shown your place in His ...
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... words; I shall, God willing, engage to visit her in the coming week. I thank God that an order has been established, and pray for the strength of mind to keep in step with it. For inspiration and guidance I fix my mind on Mother ...
... words; I shall, God willing, engage to visit her in the coming week. I thank God that an order has been established, and pray for the strength of mind to keep in step with it. For inspiration and guidance I fix my mind on Mother ...
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