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There is always something special about reading a novel based on the life of an actual person. This book is abut Mary Rowlandson, married to a preacher and living in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1676. She and her three children are captured by Indians, and kept for three months until she is ransomed. The Puritan society was a harsh, judgmental society, one to which I am so happy not to have belonged. The husband is the head of the household and all must submit. Children are not treated with m
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A captivating story of the Puritan culture in 17th century colonial America. Mary Rowlandson is married to a strict and uncompromising Puritan minister. Her life revolves around serving her husband, raising her children and keeping her home. Yet, Mary has felt constricted and confined by the Puritan standards. Mary and her children are captured by Native Americans when their homes and village are brutally attacked. In her time of captivity, Mary experiences cruelty, but also is at times shown ki
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Historical novel based on a really interesting event. Unfortunately the writing style is so clunky and overblown that the book is not enjoyable.
Great perspective on the time period and thought the author did a great job filling in the gaps of this real life historical woman.
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