The Winthrop Woman - Softcover

Anya Seton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 155652644X ISBN 13: 9781556526442

Publisher: Chicago Review Pr, 2006

Synopsis

The Winthrop Woman First published in 1958 and set in the early 17th century, this bestselling novel--and follow-up to "Katherine"--follows Elizabeth Winthrop, a courageous Puritan woman who finds herself at odds with her heritage and surroundings. A real historical figure, Elizabeth married into the family of Governor John Winthrop of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. In those times of hardship, famine, and Indian atta... Full description

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Review:

A rich and panoramic narrative full of gusto, sentimentality and compassion. It is bound to give much enjoyment and a good many thrills. (Times Literary Supplement)

Abundant and juicy entertainment (New York Times)

The Winthrop Woman is that rare literary accomplishment living history. Really good fictionalized history [like this] often gives closer reality to a period than do factual records. (Chicago Tribune)

Book Description:

From the bestselling author of KATHERINE, this is the 17th Century story of Elizabeth Winthrop and her struggle against hardship and adversity in the new American colonies.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chicago Review Pr
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 155652644X
• ISBN 13: 9781556526442
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 586