A Puritan Wooing (Classic Reprint): A Tale of the Great Awakening in New England: A Tale of the Great Awakening in New England (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Child, Frank Samuel

 
9781334203299: A Puritan Wooing (Classic Reprint): A Tale of the Great Awakening in New England: A Tale of the Great Awakening in New England (Classic Reprint)

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A vivid historical tale of faith, family, and the pull of a changing world in colonial New England. In a town swept by the Great Awakening, a devoted schoolmaster and his clan weather storms, dreams, and changes that test loyalties and beliefs. When a long-absent suitor returns, the Hardy family must navigate love, faith, and the pull of the wider world.

Set in Paradise, a close-knit New England town, this fiction follows Esther Hardy as revival fires burn in Northampton and a community clings to Puritan traditions. Through stormy mornings, schoolhouse discipline, and intimate family scenes, the story traces how devotion, duty, and desire intersect in a world on the edge of transformation.



The book blends historical detail with character-driven drama, capturing the rhythms of colonial life and the emotional currents beneath it. Readers will encounter moments of humor, tenderness, and quiet suspense that illuminate a pivotal era in American history.




  • Vivid scenes of daily life in a Puritan town, from school to kitchen tables.

  • Exploration of faith, revival, and personal growth during a time of religious awakening.

  • Warm family dynamics, friendships, and a subtle romance that unfolds against a historical backdrop.

  • Atmospheric landscapes of old New England and the social currents shaping the period.



Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with a strong sense of place and faith-driven drama.


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