From Bondage to Freedom

December 15th, 2007

from-bondage-to-freedom.jpgby Emma Leslie $21.00

Story Setting: Rome and Arabia in 594 - 632 A.D. The Rise of Islam

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Originally published in 1877; 272 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

At a Syrian market two Christian women are sold as slaves. One of the slaves ends up in Rome where Bishop Gregory is teaching his new doctrine of “purgatory” and the need for Christians to finish paying for their own sins. The other slave travels with her new master, Mohammed, back to Arabia, where Mohammed eventually declares himself to be the prophet of God. Read the rest of this entry »

Glaucia the Greek Slave

December 15th, 2007

glaucia-greek-slave.jpgby Emma Leslie $21.00

Story Setting: Athens in 59 - 64 A.D. A Tale of Athens in the First Century

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Originally published in 1874; 270 pages; For Ages 10 – Adult After the death of her father, Glaucia is sold to a wealthy Roman family to pay his debts. She tries hard to adjust to her new life but longs to find a God who can love even a slave. Meanwhile, her brother, Laon, struggles to find her and to earn enough money to buy her freedom. But what is the mystery that surrounds their mother’s disappearance years earlier and will they Read the rest of this entry »

The Captives

December 15th, 2007

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Story Setting: Roman England in 66 - 67 A.D.

Originally published in 1873; 169 pages; For Ages 12 – AdultThe Druid priests are as cold and cruel as the forest spirits they claim to represent, and Guntra, the chief of her tribe of Britons, must make a desperate deal with them to protect those she loves. Unaware of Guntra’s struggles, Jugurtha, her son, longs to drive the hated Roman conquerors from the land. When he encounters the Christian Centurion, Marcinius, Jugurtha mocks the idea of a God of love and kindness, but there comes a day when Read the rest of this entry »

Gytha’s Message

December 15th, 2007

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Story Setting: Saxon England in 1053 - 1066 A.D.
Originally published in 1885; 222 pages; For Ages 10 – Adult

Having discovered God’s love for her, Gytha, a young slave, longs to escape the violence and cruelty of the world and devote herself to learning more about this God of love. Instead she lives in a Saxon household that despises the name of Christ. Her simple faith and devoted service bring hope and purpose to Read the rest of this entry »

The Martyr’s Victory

December 15th, 2007

martyrs-victory.jpgby Emma Leslie  $21.00 

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Story Setting:  Danish England in 879 - 883 A.D.
Originally published in 1886; 266 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

Knowing full well they may die in the attempt, a small band of monks sets out to convert the savage Danes who have laid waste to the surrounding countryside year after year. The monks’ faith is sorely tested as they face opposition from the angry Priest of Odin as well as doubts, Read the rest of this entry »

Out of the Mouth of the Lion

December 15th, 2007

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Story Setting: Asia Minor in 163 - 166 A.D.
Originally published in 1875; 265 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

When Flaminius, a high Roman official, takes his wife, Flavia, to the Colosseum to see Christians thrown to the lions, he has no idea the effect it will have. Flavia cannot forget the faith of the martyrs, and finally, to protect her from complete disgrace or even danger, Flaminius requests a transfer to a more remote government post. As he and his family travel to the seven cities of Asia Minor mentioned in Revelation, Read the rest of this entry »

Sowing Beside All Waters

December 15th, 2007

sowing-beside.jpgby Emma Leslie  $21.00 

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Story Setting:  The Roman Empire in 313 - 363 A.D. Under Constantine.
Originally published in 1875; 264 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

There is newfound freedom from persecution for Christians under the emperor, Constantine, but newfound troubles as well. Errors and pagan ways are creeping into the Church, while many of the most devoted Christians are withdrawing from the world into the desert as hermits and nuns. Quadratus, one of the emperor’s special guards, is concerned over Read the rest of this entry »

Girl of Two Worlds

November 13th, 2007

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This story is about Nosim, a young girl who is ordered to attend the missionary boarding school. The chief thinks that having a Maasai in the school wil make them more important. Thus begins Nosim’s double life where she juggles the world of school and Christianity with Maasai life. At first it appears both lifestyles cannot co-exist. Nosim tries to be Western and Christian at school and Maasai at home. She eventually realises

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Crown And Covenant Series

October 6th, 2007

Crown & Covenant series by Douglas Bond follows the lives of the M’Kethe family as they endure persecution in 17th-century Scotland, and later flee to colonial America. Bond weaves together fictional characters with historical figures from Scottish Covenanting history.

This series makes for great reading aloud, depicting godly family life and generational blessing. They have been real favourites with our boys especially, but good for girls too! Caution: descriptions of the deeds of war are scattered throughout these books. Read Alone age 10-14; Read aloud age 8+

1 Duncan’s War $18.00


Young Duncan M’Kethe finds himself caught in the web of Sir James Turner, the Former Covenanter turned military leader of the persecutors. Duncan is torn by his hatred of his enemies, and his father’s instructions to love them. He must be true to King Jesus while attempting to rescue his father.

2 King’s Arrow

October 6th, 2007

2 King’s Arrow $18.00

Duncan’s younger brother, Angus, a ready archer, guards sheep from scavenging crows. Loyal to his family, Angus must match wits in a life-and-death struggle against Highlanders. By faith, Angus turns his beloved game of chess into a tool of victory. But desperate fear grips the Clan with an unexpected murder! Will Covenanters be found guilty? Angus’s true test of manhood and marksmanship will come at the Battle of Drumclog!