The Winthrop Woman: A Novel

The Winthrop Woman: A Novel
by Anya Seton

The Winthrop Woman: A Novel
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Author: Anya Seton
Foreword: Philippa Gregory
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2006-09-01
ISBN: 155652644X
Number of pages: 608
Publisher: Chicago Review Press

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Book Review: A woman who dared to be true....
Summary: 5 Stars

After reading and loving Anya Seton's "Katherine," I was eager to read "The Winthrop Woman." Ms. Seton does not disappoint with this novel which is full of adventure, history, and romance.

"The Winthrop Woman" presents a fictional account of a real woman by the name of Elizabeth Fones. Born in England in 1610 to the sister of the famous John Winthrop, Elizabeth was a rebellious child, despite her Puritan up-bringing. As Elizabeth reaches womanhood, she becomes a constant source of embarrassment to her uncle, John Winthrop, as she finds herself embroiled in scandal after scandal- including hasty marriages, sex out of wedlock and associating with religious outcasts.

The reader accompanies Elizabeth as she and her family embark on a harrowing journey from England, across the Atlantic, to the Massachusetts Bay Colony, where John Winthrop becomes the first Governor. Anya Seton presents an accurate account of the dangers that faced the Mass. Bay Colony settlers and the sacrifices they had to make along the way just to survive. She also does a great job weaving into the storyline the settler's maltreatment of the local Indian tribes and the religious persecution of non-Puritan and Papist settlers.

This is a great coming-of-age story with accurate historical detail and, as the book jacket so aptly states, is an inspiring portrayal of "fortitude, humiliation, and the ultimate triumph of a Puritan woman who dared to live and love as her heart commanded."

Summary of The Winthrop Woman: A Novel

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 attacks, many believed that the only way to prosper was through the strong, bigoted, and theocratic government that John Winthrop favored. Defying the government and her family, Elizabeth befriends famous heretic Anne Hutchinson, challenges an army captain, and dares to love as her heart commanded. Through Elizabeth’s three marriages, struggles with her passionate beliefs, and countless rebellions, a powerful tale of fortitude, humiliation, and ultimate triumph shines through.

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