Books with title The Praying Nun

You've discovered corroding iron cannons that mark an uncharted shipwreck. Lengths of chain that seem to be stirrups crumble to your touch. Amid them, a mysterious carving resists extraction.A book in two parts - now, and then.In 1985 two divers discovered an ancient uncharted shipwreck off the infamous Cape of Storms. Salvaged artifacts only inflame the enigma. Countless vessels, some crammed with bullion, have joined this ship graveyard over the centuries, and this could be one of them. But what sort of galleon was this trader in chains?Three decades pass before the Smithsonian of Washington solves the riddle.It's 1794 on the fever-coast of Mozambique the São José de Africa is loading cargo.Fate is about to change the destiny for generations of men and women who step aboard. It is about to test the mettle and character of a husband, desperate to save his wife from unspeakable misery.If you're a Wilbur Smith or Clive Cussler fan, you will be riveted by this fact-inspired fictionalized tale by Michael Smorenburg. The Praying Nun is based on personal experience, extensive research, and the legacy of artifacts salvaged from the

A story in 2 parts, 'now' and 'then’ — come along on a gripping saga of adventure, intrigue and discovery of a shipwreck that has no identity; until 30 years pass and the Smithsonian fills in the missing pieces — then leap back two centuries to witness a tale of disturbing brutality and exhilerating human courage… The Praying Nun will leave you shocked to the core and pondering human nature in all its forms. Part I - A True Story of Discovery and Excavation, 1985 In 1985 an uncharted shipwreck was discovered off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa. Two divers, the author and his friend, salvage artefacts from the ocean floor and try to identify the ship’s identity and cargo. In 2015 the mystery was finally solved by the Smithsonian Museum of Washington. The ship was the São José de Africa, a slaver that ran aground in 1794 with 400 slaves aboard, half lost on that day, the other half salvaged and sold the next day to defray costs. At this time, the recovered artefacts reside in the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the US, in 2027 they will be returned to the Iziko museum in Cape Town. Part II – A Love Story of Terror and Tragedy, 1794 Naked and shackled, Chikunda, and his new wife Mkiwa are heaved aboard the slaver São José off the coast of Mozambique, bound for the slave markets of Brazil. Once below decks, down in the stinking holds with 400 other captives, Chikunda instinctively knows that it will all be over. When the Captain discovers that Chikunda and his wife are Christians, the couple are spared a horrific fate below decks, but this reprieve does not protect them from what fate has in store. The story of Chikunda and Mkiwa, though fictional, is based on the best known facts about the ship and the slave trade in general as contained in records, news reports, and journals available at the maratime archives, through accounts reported by the Captain, crew and from others who witnessed the disaster and its aftermath.

When Holly and her parents move to a new town, the first place they venture to is the local church. Holly soon discovers why the pond that sits behind it has earned the nickname, The Praying Pond. Through the serenity of the pond itself, love from those around her and her own growth, Holly learns exactly what it means for a nine year old girl to have blind faith and an unconditional love for God.

When Holly and her parents move to a new town, the first place they venture to is the local church. Holly soon discovers why the pond that sits behind it has earned the nickname, The Praying Pond. Through the serenity of the pond itself, love from those around her and her own growth, Holly learns exactly what it means for a nine year old girl to have blind faith and an unconditional love for God.

When Holly and her parents move to a new town, the first place they venture to is the local church. Holly soon discovers why the pond that sits behind it has earned the nickname, The Praying Pond. Through the serenity of the pond itself, love from those around her and her own growth, Holly learns exactly what it means for a nine year old girl to have blind faith and an unconditional love for God.