About the book
The struggles of women to gain an education are well-known, but the three generations of women in The Followers are determined in more ways in their desire to learn. Initially members of a devout fundamentalist Presbyterian community in the mid-nineteenth century, we follow their lives and loves as they travel across three continents to achieve their various goals. Margaret, strong but gentle, the second wife of a farmer in Nova Scotia, gives birth to her fourth daughter, Catharine, who is different from her siblings even as a youngster. While her mother is unable to read and write, Catharine makes decisions that often do not meet with the family's approval. Her own daughter, Maggie, has very different goals, which also run contrary to the family's expectations.
We come to admire these women as we follow their journeys through life and are drawn to hope as much as they do that their ambitions will be achieved.
Editions of The Followers
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781503509924
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781503509917
- EBook
- ISBN 9781503509900
Read an Excerpt
The struggles of women to gain an education are well-known, but the three generations of women in The Followers are determined in more ways in their desire to learn. Initially members of a devout fundamentalist Presbyterian community in the mid-nineteenth century, we follow their lives and loves as they travel across three continents to achieve their various goals. Margaret, strong but gentle, the second wife of a farmer in Nova Scotia, gives birth to her fourth daughter, Catharine, who is different from her siblings even as a youngster. While her mother is unable to read and write, Catharine makes decisions that often do not meet with the family's approval. Her own daughter, Maggie, has very different goals, which also run contrary to the family's expectations.
We come to admire these women as we follow their journeys through life and are drawn to hope as much as they do that their ambitions will be achieved.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Followers about?
The struggles of women to gain an education are well-known, but the three generations of women in The Followers are determined in more ways in their desire to learn. Initially members of a devout fundamentalist Presbyterian community in the mid-nineteenth century, we follow their lives and loves as they travel across three continents to achieve their various goals. Margaret, strong but gentle, the second wife of a farmer in Nova Scotia, gives birth to her fourth daughter, Catharine, who is different from her siblings even as a youngster. While her mother is unable to read and write, Catharine makes decisions that often do not meet with the family's approval. Her own daughter, Maggie, has very different goals, which also run contrary to the family's expectations.
We come to admire these women as we follow their journeys through life and are drawn to hope as much as they do that their ambitions will be achieved.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Followers?
Fiction > Romance > Historical romance
Where can I read a sample of The Followers?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781503509924
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Followers?
Joanna van Kool
Who is the Publisher of the book The Followers?
Xlibris
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Followers is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781503509924) and paperback(ISBN 9781503509917) and ebook(ISBN 9781503509900)