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Living in Holland in 1614 with the harsh Puritan leader, William Brewster, and working for the family of a mischievous Dutch boy named Rembrandt, a spirited twelve-year-old orphan girl struggles to do what is right.
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When I had the time to pick up this book, I read chapters at a time and was curious as to what would happen next. It wasn't a glorious read. It definitely isn't a favorite read. Many characters made me emotional, but I think it was a valuable read and I'm glad that it was in the listing for my daughter's reading this year. Most of the Puritan tales I have experienced have started on the ship or after landing on American shores. This was a Dutch hiatus that I had never given much thought toward. I cannot fully imagine the time and the trials that people had to endure because our world has changed so much, stories that incorporate the harshnesses of history almost seem on the line of fantasy. I hope people can remember history so they can strive to make the future better, but we shall see, as evil still lingers everywhere as well as God's grace.
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