The Preacher's Bride

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In 1650s England, a young Puritan maiden is on a mission to save the baby of her newly widowed preacher--whether her assistance is wanted or not. Always ready to help those in need, Elizabeth ignores John's protests of her aid. She's even willing to risk her lone marriage prospect to help the little family. Yet Elizabeth's new role as nanny takes a dangerous turn when John's boldness from the pulpit makes him a target of political and religious leaders. As the preacher's enemies become desperate to silence him, they draw Elizabeth into a deadly web of deception. Finding herself in more danger than she ever bargained for, she's more determined than ever to save the child--and man--she's come to love.

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Worth Your Time submitted by emily on June 18, 2011, 10:15pm This book is a well-written look at an under-utilized period in Christian Historical Fiction: Restoration England, and the conflicts between the Anglican Church and the Independent Christian factions who wanted to preach and worship as they felt called, whether or not they were licensed by the government to do so.

The book is a fictionalized account of events in the life of John Bunyan, the writer of Pilgrim's Progress. I was familiar with this seminal work, but knew nothing about its author. It's a moving story, and vividly brings to life a time when seeking and sustaining a personally-driven faith life could be dangerous to your actual life. Makes me grateful I live in a country with a separated church and state!

People interested in church history should find this book interesting.