The Captive Bride (The House of Winslow, #2) by Gilbert Morris

The Captive Bride (The House of Winslow, #2) Reviews

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  Lora Jones

  I have enjoyed reading this series. It helps me learn a lot about the time in history when our country was just being formed. It was easier to keep up with the characters this time, but I was amazed at how much chronological time Gilbert Morris squeezed into this one book. I think he could have made two books from this one and added a lot more detail.
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  Maria

  In the first few chapters I almost gave up on reading this book.It was beginning to turn into into another "dull" romance story.However I decided to keep reading it and I am so glad I did.A not so perfect relationship,about forgiveness and suffering.I enjoyed the era in which the story was set in also.I may buy the other books in the Winslow series.
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  Kim Savage

  3.5 stars. From a friendship with John Bunyan (the author of Pilgrim’s Progress) to the Salem Witch Trials, the Winslow family continues to hold fervently to their religious freedom. I really like the history of this series, but there is something about the author’s writing style that bugs me.
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  Darla

  Religious freedom! Something many in the old country yearned for. This is the story of the Winslow family from Plymouth to Bedford and back, then through the Salem witch trials. Very well written, many examples of true forgiveness.
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  Lauren

  I read these books with my elderly mother, who enjoyed them immensely. They are good stories for those looking for G-rated historical romance novels with a dose of Christianity thrown in.
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  PottWab Regional Library

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  Rixon Smith

  This is a very good book. It’s got some drama in it, which is a little over the top, but all in all very well written.
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  Carol

  This book has 3 settings, Bedford in 1659, Plymouth in 1675, and Salem in 1691.
  
  The story starts with Martha pointing Matthew Winslow out to Catherine. Catherine thought he probably had a big head & wouldn't be much in Boston. Martha thought that it was like witchcraft the way he found pretty women. Cathrine Brent is Marthha's cousin visiting from Boston, and Matthew hopes her stay will not be short. Although she thrilled when he kissed her hand, she said there wasn't much to interest her in this little place. His parents wanted him to be a minister like his father, Reverend Gilbert Winslow, who came over on the Mayflower with his mother. Catherine was looking forward to Mr. Winslow's visit the next day.
  
  Edward Winslow returned from England & was greeted by Gilbert & Humility. He had been gone 2 years, and he could tell by looking at Humility that she was sick. Gilbert invited him to eat with them, as Humility had been cooking for his return. Gilbert, Edward, & Humility were some of the few Firstcomers still alive. They walked up the main street, noticing the buildings. While they were eating, they discussed the brevity of Gilbert's sermons. Gilbert defended himself with an occurance when he first started preaching. Humility didn't think he had changed much in the 40 years she had known him. She remembered when she was healthy, & dismissed the men to visit the governor. Governor Bradford welcomed them, then asked what would happen since Cromwell was no longer living. Edward informed him that Cromwell's son, Richard, had taken his place, but the English would want their king back. After they left, the brothers discussed where Matthew had gotten his horse. Gilbert & Humility had several stillborn children, but Matthew had survived, having a strong body & a rebellious spirit. When they arrived home, Matthew greeted them, and Edward compared Gilbert to their father. Edward asked what Matthew had been doing while he was away. Matthew wanted to go into the army, but his father felt it was impossible. Edward explained that The Model Army of Cromwell was no longer since Cromwell was dead, and it was expected that Charles II would become ruler. After they discussed what Matthew might do, Humility was sad that Matthew would be leaving them. Edward commented on Gilbert's rapier hanging on the wall, which had been made by Clemens Hornn. The next day, Edward said that Matthew needed some Liberty. Then he suggested that Matthew go with him to England, to a small town where the pastor, "Holy Mr. Gifford" had once been a Major in the Royalist Army. Edward assured that Matthew would be bored in Bedford, but he would be safe.
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  Denae Christine

  Well, as historical fiction goes, it isn't bad.
  GM just has a really boring writing style, a one-book-author. You notice it more after reading more of his works, and how similar they all are, with the same dumb jokes. His plots, in this book, are short and don't overlap. There is nothing that ties the end to the beginning, much. GM knows his style is dull, I think, for his characters all speak with WAY too many exclamation points.
  I will admit his Biblical values in his characters, and his use of spirtual warfare, and Christian struggles of the time period...are all masterfully done. I especially like the references to the Praying Indians.
  Still, aside from being historical fiction, I never would've finished the book if I didn't have to read it for school.
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  Casey Short

  The sequel to "The Honorable Imposter". It is a great story and keeps you intrested till the end. It will make you laugh and cry and you won't be able to put it down till its done. Rachel will inspire you to be as strong as her and brave. In the face of the death she stood strong for her faith and would not waver that God would save her and those with her. But with her stengths she is still on the level of human in her bitterness with her father who had been astranged and thought dead. She and her whole family being accused of things that weren't true and trusting a friend and God to save them. To use a famous quote "alls well, that ends well."
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  Joann Alder

  Praises!
  
  As we read about the characters in this book, we can see the good and bad we all have within us. We see the difference in a life totally surrendered to God, and one of half hearted belief. We are able to understand the strength and power we receive in living our lives committed to the Lord's will.
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  Lindsey

  this book was good and interesting. It starts out with a family of two the husband gets in jail and later agrees with the law and runs away to africa. Meanwhile his wife found out which ship he was going on and she found out it sunk. So she thinks he is dead but.......
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  Rachel

  This series by Gilbert Morris is one of my absolute favorites. Each book follows at least one member of a generation in the Winslow family tree and the member(s) gets saved and finds true love. There's also some commentary on the social conditions of the time frame. Truly interesting.
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  Carol

  I'd read Morris's Appomattox series which I liked very much, but I found this book disappointing. Three generations with 3 different stories in such a short book did not allow for enough depth of characters. The story line was good but would have been better as a series of 3 books.
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  Karol

  An interesting story, although I did not like it quite as well as the first book in the series.
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  Katie

  i love the story behind this book
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  JJ

  Story sent in MA just after Pilgrims arrived. Different, but not too compelling.