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Mr Wroe's Virgins

Mr Wroe's Virgins

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Publisher's Synopsis

In 1830, as the end of the world approached, the charismatic, hunchbacked prophet of a religious sect settled in Lancashire heeds the biblical injunction and chooses seven virgins 'for comfort and succour'. Basing her novel on the life of the real John Wroe, a leader of a group called the Christian Israelite Church, Rogers crafts an impeccable narrative, interweaving the diverse mindsets of some of the chosen women and the prophet during the nine months of complex interaction. Part morality tale, part history, packed with accurate details of early 19th century life, the stories of Leah, Joanna, Hannah and Martha unfold as they cope with the hypocrisy, blind beliefs and idealism of the sexually threatening prophet.

Told with humour, irony and a generosity that embraces even the sinister Wroe, this is a compelling story of astonishing depth, elucidating religious idealism, the beginnings of socialism and the ubiquitous position of women as unpaid labourers.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780349120522
Publisher: Little, Brown
Imprint: Abacus
Pub date:
Edition: Reprint
DEWEY: 823.914
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 288
Weight: 310g
Height: 203mm
Width: 129mm
Spine width: 18mm