Overview
Brilliant, corseted, and haunted by spirits from the Borderlands, Ida Craddock is outraged by unmarried women's lack of knowledge about what happens in the marriage bed. Turning her back on the constrictions of Victorian society, Ida strikes out on her own, becoming a mystic marriage counselor. Sharing what she views as essential sexual knowledge puts her in the crosshairs of Anthony Comstock, the nation's Anti-Obscenity Postal Inspector. He promises to silence her forever. She vows to bring him down. With prison looming, Ida and her angel lover must prepare for a battle they may not be able to win. CENSORED ANGEL is based on the life of mystic marriage counselor and First Amendment defender, Ida C. Craddock, the woman who helped bring down Anthony Comstock, of Comstock Law infamy, and whose defense led to the formation of the Free Speech league, antecedent of the ACLU.
Full Product Details
Author: Joan Koster
Publisher: Joan Koster
Imprint: Joan Koster
Volume: 2
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.435kg
ISBN: 9781959318125
ISBN 10: 1959318128
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 28 June 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""Fascinating, but not for the faint of heart. I love that the author did not hold back and included many historical writings from that time. It was very eye opening and shows that in a way not much has changed for women's rights to their bodies."" Chelsie, Amazon 5 star review ""Koster has accomplished what Ida would have hoped for. Ida's story is out there, for all to find out about, and yet, she is still a mystery to some. She is a historical individual I had never before come across, and to learn about her life in such detail was incredibly interesting and an absolute pleasure. The amount of time that has gone into this book is clear, for it has been written based on what little material is available about Ida's life, including news articles and letters. With the amount of propaganda against Ida's work in her mission to educate both men and women in the matter of sexual relations, a novel crafted so excellently from such sources is commendable."" Ellie Yarde for Coffee Pot Historical Book Club 5 star review
"""Fascinating, but not for the faint of heart. I love that the author did not hold back and included many historical writings from that time. It was very eye opening and shows that in a way not much has changed for women's rights to their bodies."" Chelsie, Amazon 5 star review ""Koster has accomplished what Ida would have hoped for. Ida's story is out there, for all to find out about, and yet, she is still a mystery to some. She is a historical individual I had never before come across, and to learn about her life in such detail was incredibly interesting and an absolute pleasure. The amount of time that has gone into this book is clear, for it has been written based on what little material is available about Ida's life, including news articles and letters. With the amount of propaganda against Ida's work in her mission to educate both men and women in the matter of sexual relations, a novel crafted so excellently from such sources is commendable."" Ellie Yarde for Coffee Pot Historical Book Club 5 star review"
