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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Gardners Books
Publication date August 2, 2001
Pages 288
Binding Paperback
Edition New
Book category Adult Fiction
ISBN-13 9780349113265
ISBN-10 0349113262
Published in Great Britain
Original list price $16.30
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Summary
In 1830, as the end of the world approaches, the charismatic, hunchbacked prophet of a religious sect settles in Lancashire, heeds the biblical injunction and chooses seven virgins 'for comfort and succour'. Based on the life of John Wroe, this novel interweaves the women's stories with his.
Editions
Hardcover
Book cover for 9780571161942 Book cover for 9780879517021
 
from Overlook Pr (April 1, 1999)
9780879517021 | details & prices | 276 pages | 6.50 × 9.25 × 1.00 in. | 1.25 lbs | List price $24.95
About: In 1830s Lancashire, a self-proclaimed prophet named John Wroe demands that his willing congregation give him seven virgins to minister to him, in a tale, based on actual events, exploring the nature of faith, love, and independence
from Faber & Faber (September 1, 1992)
9780571161942 | details & prices | List price $21.95
Paperback
Book cover for 9780349113265
 
The price comparison is for this edition
New edition from Gardners Books (August 2, 2001); titled "Mr Wroe's Virgins"
9780349113265 | details & prices | 288 pages | List price $16.30
About: In 1830, as the end of the world approaches, the charismatic, hunchbacked prophet of a religious sect settles in Lancashire, heeds the biblical injunction and chooses seven virgins 'for comfort and succour'.

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