A historical novel set in New Jersey in the 1700s, Brigid's Charge is the tale of the author's ancestor, who was accused of giving birth to a devil child.
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Lamb's Quaker^-wiccan historical novel may find an audience far larger than the memberships of those two religious groups. Basically, it is a gripping story of how a woman's gifts are misunderstood and the misunderstanding ultimately leads to persecution. Deborah Leeds, a healer by heritage and training, leaves her native England in the early eighteenth century for America. There she finds a kindred spirit and sometime lover (her arranged marriage to a Quaker man brings prosperity and many children but no real intimacy) in the Irishwoman Erin and a land in need of her skills. When a medical doctor decides to break the grip of women healers on their community, however, things get really difficult and even violent. Great historical detail, well-rounded characterizations, and good pacing make this one of the best novels in the growing subgenre of fiction concerned with women's spirituality. The fact that Lamb is a descendant of her heroine adds an especially magical note to her endeavor. Patricia Monaghan
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"... uses the legend to get places, to say things about life and people and religion and things that matter." -- The Press of Atlantic City, November 1, 1997
"A fascinating exploration of the origin and nature of what we have come to think of as witchcraft." -- San Francisco Chronicle, August 27, 1997
"One of the best novels in the growing subgenre of fiction concerned with women's spirituality." -- Booklist, February 15, 1997
"A fascinating exploration of the origin and nature of what we have come to think of as witchcraft." -- San Francisco Chronicle, August 27, 1997
"One of the best novels in the growing subgenre of fiction concerned with women's spirituality." -- Booklist, February 15, 1997
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Engrossing novel of an early American Quaker witch.,
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This review is from: Brigid's Charge (Paperback)
Wonderful period dialogue and authentic detail illuminate this fascinating story about an Irish woman who emigrates to pre-Revolutionary America, and her struggle between paganism and Quaker orthodoxy, between love of her husband & children and her attraction to a woman friend she truly loves. Highly intelligent and dignified treatment of controversial religious, cultural, ethical, and sexual issues in the context of a historical family saga, loosely based on the life of a real person who was an ancestor of the author
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic, engrossing, most-enjoyable read!,
By mwsmith@motown.lmco.com (South Jersey, US) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Brigid's Charge (Hardcover)
My summary reaction when I finished Brigid's Charge: MORE! Fantastic, a very enjoyable read. Cynthia Lamb has written an excellent tale of colonial life in South Jersey. I highly recomment this book to anyone.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Could not put this book down!,
By star "star shine" (usa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Brigid's Charge (Kindle Edition)
Cynthia Lamb's way of weaving this story together resonated deeply with me. I have taught American history, which lead me tune in to the details so accurately incased in this exciting book.I feel that this is the other part of our "puritan values" heritage, and as American women we need to be aware of the source of how modern medicine took away our birth rights to heal ourselves. Weaving together all the parts in a way that was interesting and informative is my favorite kind of read!
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DEBORAH SMITH LEEDS was called Mother Leeds in part because she had odd powers. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mother Leeds, Japhet Leeds, Daniel Leeds, Deborah Fae, New Jersey, Captain Hughes, Deborah Leeds, Leeds Devil, Great Egg Harbour, Deborah Smith, Esther Cordery, Ana Lynn, Elizabeth Basnett, Elizabeth Wood, Jonas Vale, Peter White, West Jersey, Blue Anchor, Mary Leeds, Paul Covenoven, Society of Friends, Burlington County, Charles Snowden, Erin O'Hara, Grace Kirkbride New!
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DEBORAH SMITH LEEDS was called Mother Leeds in part because she had odd powers. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mother Leeds, Japhet Leeds, Daniel Leeds, Deborah Fae, New Jersey, Captain Hughes, Deborah Leeds, Leeds Devil, Great Egg Harbour, Deborah Smith, Esther Cordery, Ana Lynn, Elizabeth Basnett, Elizabeth Wood, Jonas Vale, Peter White, West Jersey, Blue Anchor, Mary Leeds, Paul Covenoven, Society of Friends, Burlington County, Charles Snowden, Erin O'Hara, Grace Kirkbride New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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