The Honorable Imposter (The House of Winslow #1) [Paperback]

Gilbert Morris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1987

They Had a Faith, a Vision, a Dream of Freedom That Both Enthralled and Frightened Him Could He Trust Them With His Entire Future?

Forced by his family to become a minister in the Church of England, Gilbert Winslow is offered a dangerous and challenging task by one of the most powerful nobles in Britain. Taking the post offers fortune and escape from a life he despises, but Winslow discovers it also means becoming a spy. His mission is to infiltrate a group of religious separatists and to ferret out the whereabouts of their leader, who is accused of dissention against the King.

In spite of his initial uneasiness, infiltration proves to be an easy matter. But will the ultimate betrayal be so simple? With the influences of good and evil, faith and doubt, compassion and selfishness pulling him apart, to whom could he turn?

With the Sailing of the Mayflower, Forces Were Unleashed Which Would Set the Course for One Man, His Family, and Eventually a Whole Nation.

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About the Author

Gilbert Morris is part of a father/daughter writing team (with his daughter Lynn Morris) who have combined their writing skills to form a powerful duo! Gilbert is the author of over 30 Bethany House books, including the popular HOUSE OF WINSLOW series. size : 5.2 x 8

Product Details

• Paperback: 331 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Ex-Library edition (January 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871239337
• ISBN-13: 978-0871239334
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gilbert Morris is among today's most popular Christian writers; his books having sold nearly six million copies worldwide. He specializes in historical fiction and won a 2001 Christy Award for the Civil War drama Edge of Honor. Once a pastor and English professor who earned a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas, Morris lives with his wife in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book, December 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Honorable Imposter (The House of Winslow #1) (Paperback)

This book is a must read for any Christian that has an interest in historical fiction. My father bought me this book for my birthday along with the other four in the book 1-5 boxed set. I loved it right away. It had adventure, romance, nail-biting, tear-jerking plot twists, and completely accurate historical events tied into the story lines. I got hooked on this book and the Gilbert Morris House of Winslow Series. Before long I had read 22 and am going to buy the 23rd. I only wish there were more in the series. I recommend this book and other historic fiction Gilbert Morris books very strongly.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The First of the Greatest Series of Historical Fiction, November 8, 1997

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[e-mail] "RAS" (Jacksonville, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Honorable Imposter (The House of Winslow #1) (Paperback)

The Honorable Imposter is the first book of the House of Winslow Series, and it tells the history of the coming of the Pilgrims to the New World. After being hired to find and turn in William Brewster, leader of the Puritans, Gilbert Winslow finds it impossible to turn in the man he has grown to love. He then finds himself unwillingly on the Mayflower headed toward the New World. After running from God, Gilbert finally finds the peace that only God can give. He then discovers his love for a young woman and rejoices in the happiness they find together. Written with a totally historical background, Morris weaves a fictional character into the history of our nation.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read for History Buffs!, March 26, 2000

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Nalini Singh (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Honorable Imposter (The House of Winslow #1) (Paperback)

This has to be one of my favorite books. The content of the book, historicaly, is amazing. Gilbert Morris must have gone to a lot of trouble to research his book so thoroughly. The trials that Gilbert Winslow experiences are facinating to any reader. The story line of Gilbert and Humility is truly romantic and gives you hope that true love does exist. Gilbert Winslow was a real man that traveled on the Mayflower as well as Humility Cooper and several other characters. However, I do believe that Gilbert went back to England after coming to the New World as well as Humility Cooper. I do not know if the story line between them is a true one, but I don't want to know; I fell in love with them and that is the way I'd like to keep it!