The Prophet's Wife: A Novel of an American Faith Grant Libbie
The Prophet's Wife: A Novel of an American Faith Grant Libbie A sweeping, lyrical tale of historical fiction that tells the unbelievable story of the early days of the Mormon church through the eyes…
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The Prophet's Wife: A Novel of an American Faith Grant Libbie
A sweeping, lyrical tale of historical fiction that tells the unbelievable story of the early days of the Mormon church through the eyes of the woman who saw it all--Emma, the first wife of the prophet Joseph Smith.In 1825, in rural Pennsylvania, Emma Hale marries an itinerant treasure-digger, a man who has nothing but a peep-stone in his pocket and a conviction that he can speak directly to God. The Mormons make themselves outcasts everywhere they go. His name is Joseph Smith and in a few short years, he will found his own religion, gather zealous adherents by the tens of thousands, and fracture Emma's life and faithWhile the Mormon religion finds its feet and runs beyond the grasp of its founder, Emma struggles to maintain her place in Joseph's heart--and in the religion that has become her world.
Joseph can only maintain his authority by issuing