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...

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Overview

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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Hedlund's debut novel is no light-hearted romp through history. Instead, this double finalist in the 2009 ACFW Genesis Contest for unpublished writers takes on 1650s England during the final days of Cromwell's reign. The Puritans had enjoyed years of freedom, but as Royalists begin to regain power, preachers like John Costin face danger. Costin's wife dies, leaving four children behind, one of them blind and another, newborn. Elizabeth Whitbread, who sees children in need, volunteers to become Costin's housekeeper. She comes to love the children and, eventually, John, yet she is bound by strict Puritan standards and her promise to marry another. Elizabeth faces the threats of a Royalist, the rebukes of powerful Puritans, and the turmoil of her feelings as political events threaten all she holds dear. Hedlund, who based her tale on the life of John Bunyan, writes well of life in Puritan England, though the middle drags and readers will become annoyed with the stubbornness of Costin. Yet this is a fine beginning for a writer we'll hear from again. (Oct.)
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780764208324
  • Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
  • Publication date: 10/1/2010
  • Pages: 384
  • Sales rank: 460,754
  • Product dimensions: 6.94 (w) x 11.28 (h) x 1.07 (d)

Meet the Author

Jody Hedlund is the bestselling author of The Doctor's Lady and The Preacher's Bride. She won the 2011 Inspirational Reader's Choice Award, the 2011 Award of Excellence from the Colorado Romance Writers and was a finalist for Best Debut Novel in the 2011 ACFW Carol Awards. Currently she makes her home in central Michigan, with her husband and five busy children. She loves hearing from readers on Facebook and on her blog at JodyHedlund.com.
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  • Posted September 26, 2011

    Beautifully Written

    This was not my first time reading Historical Fiction. However it was my first read of Historical Christian Fiction. Skeptical at first, I didn't quite understand the genre and half expected preaching to be involved. As I delved in, I quickly realized that this was not the case.

    Pious Elizabeth Whitbread looked only to serve God and those in need, accepting what she thought was her lot in life. When God called upon her through the cry of a baby, Elizabeth put her life and marriage on hold and answered. Little did she realize that her path had now diverged.

    Jon Costin, tinkerer by trade preacher by calling, never suspected God's ulterior motives.

    The Preacher's Bride was a true example of God working through mysterious ways. Strong willed, quick to wit, and God serving characters perfectly matched from the beginning. Both struggled through the persecution of the Royalists and their own personal struggles with God. Their relationship between each other and with God grew throughout the entire book.

    Jody Hedlund captured my heart in her first book with her perfectly executed writing. She took the true story of John Bunyan and wove her own of "the woman behind John Bunyan". It was not preachy, it was not mushy. But it sure was moving! The reader got into the head of Elizabeth from the very first moment and felt the pull of emotions throughout.

    I cannot wait to read her next book, The Doctor's Lady.

    5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 30, 2011

    Great book

    This book was a great read! And then to find out so much of the history in this book was true, made it all the better. I will read this book again. Props to the author!

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 30, 2011

    Beatiful Story

    I enjoyed reading every second of this book. It took me on such an emotional journey and I could not put it down. God bless the author to write the true fiction story.

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 25, 2011

    Sacrifice, love, and turmoil bring a historical figure into life

    The Preacher's Bride is a story you will want on your bookshelf. When I realized it was on John Bunyan's wife, I did not look forward to reading it as I do not like fiction that is on historical figures. Yet I was in for a big surprise. Jody Hedlund pleasantly surprised me in that the book did not make me feel as though I was reading a historical novel. Her imagination shaped the characters into people who went through trials and temptations with the strength that God only gives.

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 25, 2012

    Utterly Brilliant!

    This is by far one of the best books I've ever read! I couldn't put it down. The way Hedlund creates conflict on every single page leaves the reader on the edge of their seat. And the way she develops the romance between the two main characters was crafted in such a delicate but visceral way that leaves one swooning for the love of their life. I could go on and on about how good this book is but my words could never do it justice. Better to just read it yourself!

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 2, 2011

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 16, 2012

    One of the best books I've ever read.

    Very inspiring book about keeping one's faith during times of trial and tribulations.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 3, 2012

    Good read

    Good read

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 2, 2012

    Excellent

    It was hard to put down. Jusrt a thrilling book.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 20, 2012

    Loved it!

    Good, clean, captivating story based on a real person's life. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 18, 2012

    Great book

    I truly enjoyed this book. It will stay in my list of books

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 22, 2013

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    I enjoyed reading this book and appreciated the historical facts of the story. A very good read.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 5, 2013

    Zeyna

    Thank You!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 5, 2013

    Justin

    Ok

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 20, 2013

    JESUS CHRIST

    I havnt read it yet but i know He gave his life for us,just a bunch of sinners and He is important Jesus had faith and He was perfect no other man ever walked the earth that was perfect. When Mary came home and told Joseph she was preganet with Gods son he could have her stoned but he didnt he was a believer of God and months later when mary was about to have Him joseph had to find a place to stay now Jesus was born in a stall a horse stall in a manger with hay and angel told the wise men to follow the star in the sky so they did and kings brought spices for they knew He was born Lord of lords and King of kings.
    Jesus died beetween a liar and a theif and 3 days later he rose from dead and the last supper was called Jesus and his deciples ate with Jesus and Jesus had roze someones brother Lazurath from the dead thank you for reading the more you know about God the better the world will be- † Lata

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 17, 2013

    Adorable...best book ever.

    The best book ever. Highly recommended.

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  • Posted December 1, 2012

    Recommend

    I really enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 30, 2012

    Highly Recommend

    This is the first book that I have read by Jody Hedlund. It was an excellent book. I had a hard time putting it down.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 12, 2012

    Educational, inspiring and enlightening

    This is my first time to feel inspired to write a review. I wasn't sure at first if this book would be my style of reading, but it was offered as a free book. I was drawn in from the first page. Then I found myself wanting to know more about the Puritan ways in Bedfordshire. Jody Hedlund did a wonderful job of creating an educational and interesting story all at the same time. I am looking forward to researching the internet for more information on John Bunyan and his book "Pilgrims's Progress". Thanks to God for his gift to Jody and her inspiration writing.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 10, 2012

    Great Book

    I enjoyed this book.

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