Paperback - published Jan 2007.Kate Barlow grew up in the "Abode of Love" in Spaxton during the 1940's and 50's . She is a granddaughter of 'Beloved'- the leader of a religous sect which was founded in the 19th century. See the village of Spaxton on this site for more details.

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Product Description

"The Abode of Love" is Kate Barlow's remarkable account of growing up within the remnants of a religious cult. Protected from the truth about her family's past by a wall of secrecy, it was years before Kate unearthed her grandfather's controversial claim to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ and learned of the rumours that had circulated within the local Somerset community of sexual scandals, 'spiritual brides' and peculiar rituals. This is the compelling story of how one woman pieced together a hidden family history and uncovered a more riveting and shocking truth than she ever imagined.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #435714 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01-04
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

From the Publisher
The true story of a young girl's realisation that her childhood home masked a tale of religious scandal

About the Author
Kate Barlow was born in Egypt, where her father was serving with the British forces, and grew up in England. Between 1960 and 1965, she served in the Women's Royal Air Force and later became a newspaper reporter. In 1980, she moved to Canada, where she still resides with her family.

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Customer Reviews

the abode of love
very disapointed and gave up half way,had read others on the subject and had read them with facination and admiration for the victims that they were able to write it so well,but this one realy bored me,and got nothing from it