Protagonist born in 1736. Experiences childhood trauma, becomes a devout Shaker, and marries Abraham. After a visionary experience interpreting original sin as fornication, she is recognized as the female Messiah Mother Ann. She leads the community to New England, establishes settlements, endures imprisonment and violent mob attacks, and dies at 48, leaving behind a thriving religious movement.
Ann holds absolute spiritual and organizational authority over Mary within the Shaker community.
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