Jordan is one of the Lost Boys, those young men excommunicated from The Firsts for varying small indiscretions. Jordan’s story begins when his mother is arrested for the murder of his father, a powerful member of The Firsts in Mesadale. For me extremely interesting and personal stories were bogged down by a structure that separated them with what was often dry research written by a Mormon graduate student. While Jordan Scott was a wonderful character and I found Ann Eliza’s life and prior to her divorce from Brigham Young engrossing, I wish that I enjoyed this book as much as others have. Ever since I’ve read my first review, I’ve read more and more wonderful reviews. This novel follows the evolution of plural marriage within the Mormon church from its first inception, the ultimate denouncement of the institution after Brigham Young’s death, and the sect called The Firsts who broke with the Mormon Church when the church began punishing polygamy with excommunication for they were sure that plural marriage did, in fact, lead the Saints to their salvation. I have been anticipating reading The 19th Wife since I first read Devourer of Books’ review earlier this year. To find out more about TLC Book Tours, click here. The information contained on his website provide a great deal of information about the real lives of Ann Eliza Young and Brigham Young.

It my great pleasure to be David Ebershoff’s host for today’s stop of the TLC book tour for his novel, The 19th Wife.Ĭlick on the author’s name below for more information about him and his work. Tags: Ann Eliza Young, Bringham Young, Carthage, David Ebershoff, divine guidance, Joseph Smith, LDS, Mormons, Nauvoo, pioneers, plural marriage, polygamy, Salt Lake City, The 19th Wife, TLC Book Tours, Utah, X Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints #120 ~ The 19th Wife (Book Review and Giveaway) Novemat 1:22 am | Posted in Books | 25 Comments

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