Mary Dwyer, Katherine Scott, and Anne Hutchinson’s personal stories vibrate with the wit and courage that first inspired immigration to New England. The Radiance of Grace is the true story of three women whose friendship inspired faith and courage to challenge Puritan authority restricting personal relationships with God. This uplifting narrative celebrates their persistent dedication to social and political reforms to care for the least.  

     Following their banishment from Boston, the friends’ stories unfold for twenty-four years. Margaret Cotton’s extensive research provides a remarkable account of the men who hated them, the men who adored them, and the resilience of loyalty and family.

      These engaging women reshaped the ideal of American liberty with enormous personal sacrifices. While overlooked in history books, they still encourage us to search for our purpose in life, our commitment to others, our confidence in God, and the price we are willing to pay for a more just society and nation.

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