The Indentured Heart: 1740

The House of Winslow #3

by Gilbert Morris

Escape from her wretched cricumstances and the distant glimmer of freedom in a new land help to make her decision. But this young servant girl had no way of knowing that she would be bound by more than indentureship to the Winslows.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Christian, Fiction, Romance, Historical, Historical Romance

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
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Reviews

[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.

[SusanReads]

This installment was my favorite so far. I like the descriptions and can imagine myself in the setting. The cameos of well known historical figures are fun too.
My only complaint is that the time jumps tend to be a bit jarring.

[Helen Diana]

I love this series that follows history

[Carol]

This book is about Adam Winslow and an indentured servant (a common practice at the time) from England who is taken from her home in England to the American colonies. It has 3 settings, Boston (1740-1745), Northampton (1745-1750), & Virginia (1751-1755).

The story begins with Adam Winslow's 13th birthday, when he met Benjamin Franklin. Franklin flirted with Adam's sister, Mercy, while talking business with his father, Miles. They had traveled from Boston to Philadelphia, the last part of the journey in a buggy where Adam had listened to his father & his older brother, William, talk business while taking in the scenery. They had made the trip to speak to Mr. Franklin about printing Miles' grandfather's journal, which the printer believed would be an excellent production. Miles introduced his children. During the discussion, the visiting preacher, George Whitefield from England, was discussed & Franklin invited the Winslows to hear him preach. William insisted they go because he expected Whitefield's effect on England to be repeated in the colonies. That evening Rev. Whitefield was preaching from the courthouse steps, the crowd making it difficult for them to get close...people were hanging out the windows to hear him! William put Adam where he could see just as Whitefield stepped out. When Whitefield spoke everyone could hear him even though he was speaking in a normal speaking voice. His text was "Come unto me and be ye saved, all ye ends of the earth" and William felt that George Whitefield was speaking directly to him! William felt a tremor in his brother & asked how he liked the sermon as they were disbanding. The boys expression changed before he said it was alright. The next day Franklin & Miles were discussing his grandfather's death, that it was caused by the Salem witchcraft trials. Although he hadn't been executed, Miles' whole family had been named & his grandfather had been weakened by the conditions at the prison and had not recovered his health. Miles felt that a revival was needed, but not what Whitefield would bring. Afterward Franklin discussed how the journal would be printed, while paying attention to Mercy. Franklin invited them to hear Whitefield preach in a field outside of town, and wondered if Miles would consider leaving Adam with him. Miles was amazed at Franklin's jest. Franklin rode in their buggy & directed them to the field. Although they stood hundreds of feet away from Whitefield, he could be heard as if he were nearby! People started falling over, and William caught a young woman before she hit the ground. Was this a fake? When Miles decided to leave, William put the young woman's head down & she thanked him. In the buggy, Miles disapproved of the wild scene. William said that if it was not of God it would die, which amazed Adam because he had never heard anyone stand up to his father. Mercy put her arm around Adam, for which he was glad.

[Kim Savage]

Christian based historical fiction. Time period—early stages of the French-Indian War. It was interesting to read about characters such as Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, as well as inventions in pre military weaponry taking place 30 years before the war for independence. The Christian aspect of the church and its beliefs of the time also added to this great historical read.
This is the 3rd book in a series. I understand that the first book is about Gilbert Winslow who came to America on the Mayflower. I think I would enjoy reading this series and following the Winslow family throughout the generations.

[Kathy KS]

Morris' books read quickly and are just a basic "clearing of the palette" type of read after long, difficult books. You get some history. If religious overtones bother you, then don't read this; it's firmly in the Christian Fiction genre (published by a Christian publishing house). And there's a love interest in each, although nothing may be admitted until late in the story.

[Lee Peck]

So many of the historical places mentioned in this series are familiar to me, being from New England. I'm really enjoying this series. My paternal grandmother was also a descendant of John Howland so that makes it even more interesting to me.

[Conni]

Book 3

[Marris]

Probably one of my favorite books in the series.

[Walter Smith]

just like all gilbert morris books.awesome

[Ruth]

An interesting book in the series. It has been interesting to observe that in some of the books, the brothers are very close and dear to one another and in this book they not particularly close. This is the first time a step mother was introduced into the family and that may have a bearing on the closeness of the family. It is also interesting to note some of the characteristics that are passed down from generation to generation.

[Arnetta]

I am totally in love with the Winslow family in these books. They have their flaws and their troubles but they seem to be good at sorting things out. I love history and this makes me feel like I'm right there watching things unfold. Excellent series in my opinion.

[Susan]

Each Winslow generation has a powerful story to tell...dramatic life lived. Book 3 , Boston 1740-1745, Adam Winslow 's contribution to the colonies of the new world continues to fight for religious ,political freedom and love.

[Brian]

Morris writes such wonderful characters, and ties the themes of each Winslow story together well. Redemption, intrigue, romance, action… all have their place in this tale. Excellent historical fiction.

[Brett Nelson]

An excellent book, and interesting to learn that the author is from my home state. It definitely reads like a book originally published in the 1980's, but that was part of the charm. I think I'll for sure read the next book in the series at some point.

[Susan]

Excellent Christian author

[Leanne]

I remember starting this series years ago and really liking it. Enjoyed this one too.

[Liz]

Nice clean read. i little bit boring and kinda of very predictable like almost all of morris book. Great book for young teenagers

[Julie Outland]

Indentured Delightful

Well written, God honoring, exciting from beginning to end.
I greatly admire Morris' historical fiction and attention to detail!

5 star rating


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[Debby]

I love this series. It is the birth if a new nation told through the saga of one family. The author's use of real historical figures along side the fictional characters is genius. A very good read.

[Rachel Monger]

This book started off slow for me. I had a hard time with some of the characters in the beginning due to similar experiences in my life. Good character development though and of course the ending was really sweet.

[Karol]

I enjoyed this tale from the House of Winslow series. A man rescues a young girl by making her an indentured servant for 10 years but when the time of her indenture is completed she does not want to leave . . .

[Wendopolis]

A feel-good book that you know is going to end happily--all books by this author are like this. But it's an entertaining Christian historical series that can fill that need for something to read until one can get to the library.

[LeAnne]

George Washington, Ben Franklin, George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards all make appearances in this book, and I have no doubt that the historical details are correct, but volume 3 began to feel like same old same old. Maybe it is because I am not a romance fan and that is the essence of the plot.

[Partridge Public]

Morris, Gilbert PB

[Jencey/]

This book takes place during the mid 1700s leading up to the French and Indian War.

[Cws]

YA Mor

[Lindsey]

This book was good and interesting. If you like love stories then you should read this story.

[Michelle]

great character development, exciting plot

[Marcia]

Classic Christian romance. Good, but not particularly memorable.