Child of Ebenezer

by Angela Bull

Grace Wentworth lived in Mellingroyd, a Yorkshire mill town, at the end of the last century. Her father was the first follower in an obscure religious sect called the children of Ebenezer. Her mother was dead. A victim to circumstances, Grace was allowed to meet only people who belonged to the same religion as herself. But when her father appointed Ruth Forrester to be Grace's governess, her whole life changed -- until Miss Forrester was dismissed for reading Shakespeare, leaving Grace more lonely than before.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1974

About the author

Angela Bull (Mary, née Leach) was born at Halifax, Yorkshire, England on September 28, 1936.
She was educated at Badminton School and at Edinburgh University where she graduated with honours in English 1959.

Reviews

[CLM · Rating 2 out of 5]

A talented writer but a depressing story about a child brought up by religious fanatics. I found a copy in the amazing town of Hay-on-Wye in Wales.