The Citadel and the Lamb (Seekers Book #3)
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Overview
Compelling Historical Fiction from the 16th-Century Reformation
In this third story, the Dutch revolt against the occupation and religious oppression of Spain moves into full engagement. Pieter-Lucas van den Garde continues to run messages for Willem of Orange. In the midst of the uncertainties of war, his wife Aletta gives birth to their second child. Then Aletta discovers that the baby girl has a deformity. Concerned for the safety of his family, Pieter takes them to the fortified city of Leyden, where he had once dreamed of studying art under its master artists.
In Leyden, the only painter Pieter-Lucas finds is Joris, an innkeeper who for fear of persecution will not admit to being a painter of that his true identity is Jewish. But Joris’ son’s gift as an artist exposes them to danger, and his wife’s discovery of a true Christian faith is very disturbing to him. When the Spaniards lay siege to Leyden, all their lives are in danger and intertwined, and Pieter-Lucas’ arrest as a spy pushed Aletta’s fears to the overwhelming point. In the blackest night, will faith prove to be a citadel stronger than the sword.
From the Back Cover
As the Dutch Revolt Moves Into Full Array, a Young Family Is Caught in the Uncertainties of War.
Sixteenth-century Holland has risen up in revolt against the occupation and religious oppression of King Philip II of Spain. Pieter-Lucas van den Garde, a gifted Dutch artist, continues his dangerous and strategic role of messenger for Willem van Orange. Then, in the midst of the uncertainties of war, his wife, Aletta, gives birth to their second child.
Seeking to protect his family from being arrested by the Spanish soldiers and from being accused as Anabaptists, Pieter-Lucas takes them to the fortified city of Leyden, where he had once dreamed of studying art under a master artist. Here, the only painter Pieter-Lucas finds is Joris, an innkeeper who, for fear of persecution, will not admit to being a painter of to being a Jew. But his son’s gift as an artist exposes them to danger that cannot be contained.
When the Spaniards lay siege to Leyden, all their lives are in danger, and Aletta’s mounting fears are finally pressed to the limit.
In the Blackest of Nights Where Is the Healer and the Lamb?