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The Winthrop Woman
The Winthrop Woman
Author: Anya Seton
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 Col...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780449205600
ISBN-10: 0449205606
Publication Date: 12/12/1983
Edition: First Thus
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Publisher: Fawcett
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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ASJ avatar reviewed The Winthrop Woman on + 341 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Another outstanding book by Anya Seton. I am from Maassachusetts and I learned a lot about our early Massachusetts's settlers that I never new before. You won't be able to put this book down, Plot and characters are awesome
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Wonderful historical tale, with depth and understanding. I felt a greater sense of what living under Puritanism would have been like. Makes me glad to be a woman of today with religious freedom.
mreneerouser avatar reviewed The Winthrop Woman on + 127 more book reviews
It was an incredible book. Truly, I thought I would be bored with it. This was definitely a leap of faith on my part. Alice, my historical fiction expert (she denies it but until she proves me wrong- it is the title she will hold), recommended this book. On her recommendation, I read it. I am sure glad I listen to her!

Seriously, though, forget heroines in some urban fantasy books, Elizabeth is my new kick ass heroine. The crap she went through, the fights she fought, the adversities she overcame. I will never, ever think I have too little or whine about what I desire without thinking of Elizabeth and her story!
srfbluemama avatar reviewed The Winthrop Woman on + 80 more book reviews
I thought this novel was fantastic. It was rich in detail and I thought it was immensely interesting. Elizabeth Winthrop is a fascinating character, and the historical detail is outstanding throughout the book. Her story is a bit bittersweet, but when I finished the book I felt like I had just finished a complex and delicious 5-course meal. I can't wait to read another book by Anya Seton.
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