Books with title From the Flames: A Novel

He says he's come looking for her. Her parents suspect him. Her uncle despises him.When Peter Lockton was found dying in the snow, fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Atlee never suspected that this stranger was a former apprentice of the well-known heretic John Wycliffe. Confused by her parents’ secretive glances and frightened by her uncle’s undisguised hatred, Elizabeth is torn when Peter offers to teach her to write. The superstition of her fourteenth century world has crushed every hope of Elizabeth's creative mind. As she struggles to free herself from the guilt of her brother's death she is lead to wonder if the God that Peter serves knows she is innocent. She accepts the lessons only to find out that Peter is being hunted down as a heretic for translating the Scriptures. As his enemies approach Peter escapes to protect Elizabeth, but it's too late. As her home burns to the ground Elizabeth is forced to question everything she knows to be true. In a world of forbidden lies can she discover God's truth?

Enjoy this thrilling mystery from Hannah Duggan, author of Dear Kate. He says he's come looking for her. Her parents suspect him. Her uncle despises him. When Peter Lockton was found dying in the snow, fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Atlee never suspected that this stranger was a former apprentice of the well-known heretic John Wycliffe. Confused by her parents’ secretive glances and frightened by her uncle’s undisguised hatred, Elizabeth is torn when Peter offers to teach her to write. The superstition of her fourteenth century world has crushed every hope of Elizabeth's creative mind. As she struggles to free herself from the guilt of her brother's death she is lead to wonder if the God that Peter serves knows she is innocent. She accepts the lessons only to find out that Peter is being hunted down as a heretic for translating the Scriptures. As his enemies approach Peter escapes to protect Elizabeth, but it's too late. As her home burns to the ground Elizabeth is forced to question everything she knows to be true. In a world of forbidden lies can she discover God's truth? Praise for From the Flames "I couldn't put it down - finishing it in two days. This author has developed a plot line which rivals mystery authors like Sanford and Patterson and does it with a Gospel-centered theme...I look forward to reading Hannah's next book." Katrina Ford "A page turner!" Shannon Kessler "An adventurous and emotional book...my 11 year old daughter loved it. I look forward to reading more books from this bright new author." Faith Lathrop "Loved it (as a 66 year old) and bought a copy for my two granddaughters ages 12 and 15." Amazon reviewer "I couldn't put it down! I really enjoyed it...I'd recommend it for adults or kids alike." April Jean Queja

The people of the Fire, the Blesa, led by their Queens, have ruled the Island of Alfeyju and oppressed the Driva, the people of the Ice, for more than sixteen generations. With the Drivian King in hiding, and little hope on the horizon, the Driva look to one person to save them from the vile Blesa: the Diviana.According to legend, the divinely gifted Diviana will one day overthrow the Blesa and restore the Drivian King to his rightful throne.But with the search having lasted for more than four hundred years, will the Diviana ever come to light?Willow is the slave of the Raskpil family. Bought at the age of four, twenty years have passed since her life irrevocably changed. Her existence is no worse than any other slave, but within, Willow wonders if there isn’t something more she should be doing with her life other than serving the ungrateful.Ordered to travel with her master’s family to Sondertoft so her master’s adult children can take part in an ancient rite of passage, Willow is shocked when she learns that she too must participate.Will she fail as all before her have?Will she rise to the challenge and become stronger after passing through the flames?(Book Length: Approximately 172,000 words.)

He says he's come looking for her, but no one will tell her why. As she searches for answers, fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Atlee knows there is more than her parents are telling her. When Peter Lockton was found dying in the snow, Elizabeth couldn't understand her parents' secretive glances, or her uncle's undisguised hatred for this man. Now, as her father's apprentice, Peter has become like one of the family and offers to teach her how to write. Living in fourteenth-century England has choked out every cry of Elizabeth's creative mind, and so she accepts his offer-only to find out that this scholar is a follower of the heretic John Wycliffe and is helping him to translate the Scriptures into English. As his enemies begin to discover his whereabouts, Peter is forced to leave in order to protect Elizabeth and her family, but it's too late. The soldiers will not listen to her father's pleas, and Elizabeth's world burns to the ground. When everything is taken from her, can Elizabeth push beyond the lies and secrets of the past to find God's truth? Can the truth set men free in a world where it is forbidden?

He says he’s come looking for her, but no one will tell her why. As she searches for answers, fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Atlee knows there is more than her parents are telling her. When Peter Lockton was found dying in the snow, Elizabeth couldn’t understand her parents’ secretive glances, or her uncle’s undisguised hatred for this man. Now, as her father’s apprentice, Peter has become like one of the family and offers to teach her how to write. Living in fourteenth-century England has choked out every cry of Elizabeth’s creative mind, and so she accepts his offer—only to find out that this scholar is a follower of the heretic John Wycliffe and is helping him to translate the Scriptures into English. As his enemies begin to discover his whereabouts, Peter is forced to leave in order to protect Elizabeth and her family, but it’s too late. The soldiers will not listen to her father’s pleas, and Elizabeth’s world burns to the ground. When everything is taken from her, can Elizabeth push beyond the lies and secrets of the past to find God’s truth? Can the truth set men free in a world where it is forbidden?

The people of the Fire, the Blesa, led by their Queens, have ruled the Island of Alfeyju and oppressed the Driva, the people of the Ice, for more than sixteen generations. With the Drivian King in hiding, and little hope on the horizon, the Driva look to one person to save them from the vile Blesa: the Diviana. According to legend, the divinely gifted Diviana will one day overthrow the Blesa and restore the Drivian King to his rightful throne. But with the search having lasted for more than four hundred years, will the Diviana ever come to light? Willow is the slave of the Raskpil family. Bought at the age of four, twenty years have passed since her life irrevocably changed. Her existence is no worse than any other slave, but within, Willow wonders if there isn’t something more she should be doing with her life other than serving the ungrateful. Ordered to travel with her master’s family to Sondertoft so her master’s adult children can take part in an ancient rite of passage, Willow is shocked when she learns that she too must participate. Will she fail as all before her have? Will she rise to the challenge and become stronger after passing through the flames? Approximate Word Count: 172,000 words.