Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN num: 9781564764409
ISBN number: 1564764400
Label: Chariot Victor Publishing
Manufacturer: Chariot Victor Publishing
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 513
Printing Date: 1994-04
Publishing house: Chariot Victor Publishing
Sale Popularity Level: 291265
Studio: Chariot Victor Publishing
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The stirring epic of faith, love, and sacrifice--a monumental saga of the courageous men and women who called themselves
The Puritans
Young Drew Morgan has an enviable position. Handpicked by Bishop Laud, subsequent to the king the most powerful man in England, it is his assignment to infiltrate Puritan villages, turn over 'traitors' to the church and crown, and discover the secret identity of the notorious pamphleteer Justin.
But when Drew falls in love with a Puritan curate's daughter, his personal fortunes begin to falter as his spiritual yearnings take root. After unwittingly betraying what he knows to be right, the stage is set for his conversion.
At last Drew sails to the New World colony of Massachusetts and sets out to win the forgiveness of those whom he has wronged--especially the woman he loves. Only as Bishop Laud reaches his long arm across the ocean in one final threat can Drew prove his true mettle and affections.
Trace this unforgettable adventure of one of America's very first families of faith, the beginnings of a vibrant spiritual heritage that will span generations.
Jack Cavanaugh is a full-time freelance author from San Diego, California. A sought-after inspirational speaker, Jack also has served as a columnist, editor, and pastor. He and his wife Marni have three children.
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I love historical fiction, and a friend suggested The Puritans to me. Despite my reservations after thumbing through it, I gave it a whirl out of respect for him. I have been sadly disappointed. The writing is stilted and barely literate; I found myself fighting to get through awkward phrasings and junior-high level prose. I could care less about the Christian overtones, though the labored scriptural references are hamfisted at best. For those with an interest in adult-reading-level historical fiction, let me recommend the well-researched and engrossing works of Jeff Shaara, Patrick O'Brian, CS Forester or Gore Vidal. For those unable to stomach occasional depictions of such unrealistic human experiences as sex or violence, perhaps Mr. Cavanaugh's See Spot Run Series fills the bill.
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I've read a number of Jack Cavanaugh's books, but this one is special. Cavanaugh writes about Drew Morgan, a young man hired by Bishop Laud in 1629 England to spy on the Puritans. But Drew is unexpectedly touched by the spiritual curate Christopher Mathews, and he is drawn to his daughters as well. He admires Nell for her spirituality and her intelligence, and Jenny for her vivaciousness and her love of life.
But loyalties to Bishop Laud have to come first. This creates problems and tensions. The last portion of the book takes place in the American Colonies. be prepared for a breathtaking, powerful conclusion.
This is Cavanaugh's very first book and so far, by a narrow margin, I would have to say that it is his best.
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I am in book four, the adversaries, I love the books, they are exciting, the only thing I dont like and I know this comes from a modern perspective is that only sons and not daughters can get their name in the family Bible, I keep hoping a family will have only daughters to see if they would let the tradition drop or will decide a daughter can do it.
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This is Cavanaugh's very first book, and I believe the best, it caught my attention from the get-go. This this my favorite Cavanaugh novel, he is a excellent writer and although it has 500 pgs, I read it quite quickly. I hope you enjoy! God bless
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Jack Cavanaugh's very first book in the American Family Portrait series was captivating! I was wisked away to 17th century England and learned many things about what drove the Puritans to imigrate to the American colonies. This is one of the greatest historical fiction novels that I have ever read.
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