The Queen's Daughters

Kate Bushnell #2

by Lorry Lutz

Inspired by a dream, Dr. Kate Bushnell writes to Josephine Butler, famous crusader who frees women from sex slavery in Victorian England. Kate tells Mrs. Butler she is planning to travel to Great Britain. Though she she doesn't have a cent for the journey from America, miraculously she arrives months later in London. Once there, Kate and her friend Bess are invited to tea with Mrs. Butler. "When I read of your experiences rescuing girls in the lumber camps in Wisconsin," Mrs. Butler says, "I thought you might be able to help us in India. We need proof for Parliament that the military entices or buys girls for the brothels on the bases." Kate glances at Bess. She sees a streak of fear in her eyes. Mrs. Butler goes on, "I warn you, you would have to enter as secretly as possible. General Roberts, the commander-in-chief, would make sure you'd never enter another base again." She pats Kate's hand as if to soften her words. "I'm afraid this will be one of the hardest assignments you've undertaken..."

The Queen's Daughters  is based on the life of Katharine Bushnell (1855-1946), whose investigations and reports were filled with details and proof  that exposed sex slavery and sex trafficking in America, India, China and the Far East. Wherever Kate travels she found time to study the Bible in Greek, Hebrew and even Latin (she knew five languages). She was convinced that the Bible teaches not only purity, but equality between men and women, and that the injustices she has seen everywhere  are not God's design. Her book, God's Word to Women, published in 1922, is still considered a classic on the biblical role of women. Written for the General Market (G) (I): Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations or strong language. May also contain content of an inspirational nature. We would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of this book. Your encouragement is an inspiration to this author and the staff at LPC. * Darlene

Genres: Fiction

312 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2017

Reviews

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful book about historical godly women. I look forward to meeting them when I get to heaven!

[Cindy Woods · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good but slow at times. This book about Dr Katherine Bushnell in the late 19th century who exposes forced prostitution, amongst other crimes against women around the world, is fascinating if you can stick with it. The plot is slow.... At times like pulling teeth, it intelligent and interesting.

It's not shocking that government sanctioned brothels were commonly installed on military bases in India. It was, and pretty much still is, a man's world. Fighters for women's rights like this one contributed so much, yet we fail to educate on this subject. I was more surprised by the fact Kate was driven by her love for God. Not being religious myself, this woman actually investigates the holy scriptures to reveal the truth as to the machinations of men who replaced a word here and there to substantially change the meaning. In my own study of religions and texts I have discovered the same. Ergo, I have no religion!

An interesting book for readers of historical fiction if not a bit dry at times.

[Beth Westcott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr.Kate Bushnell's desire is to raise the status of women of the 19th century in a male-dominated world. In The Queen's Daughters, she and her co-worker Bess travel to India to root out prostitution and human trafficking encouraged by the dominating British Army. Sometimes the plot is slow, but the faith, courage, and endurance displayed by these women is inspiring. Historical women's fiction based on a real person.

[Suzan Ball · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

This book is a little dry but the underlying story is based upon actual historic events and situations that are quite interesting . Sexual slavery is a side of history that was mostly kept hidden until recent years. This book gives human faces to women forced into prostitution.

[Darlene Webster · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Women Who Paved the Way

This was such an interesting book taking place in the late 1880's. Doctor Kate and her friend Bess worked hard to improve the plight of women. And especially to free young Indian and Chinese girls from the abuse by the British military overseers.

[Jody Bjarnason · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative and eye opening. A little slow at times but well worth the read.

[Nancy Reyes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fictionalized story based on true life of Katherine Bushnell. A woman theologian and missionary of the past.