Hostage (15 page)

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For lovers of reality and romance, history and fantasy, this is a truly endearing book.

Hannah Cheshire—wealthy and spoiled—has fallen from grace. Punishment: transportation to the colony of New South Wales. As everything Hannah has ever known is stripped from her, the more she comes to know about herself.

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Stephen says children can liberate the Holy Land from the montrous Saracen. And Gabriel believes him. Together they gather an army of children and march over the Alps towards Jerusalem.

But as misadventure and tragedy strike again and again, Gabriel must confront his doubts.

Is Stephen truly a holy prophet? And how far can Gabriel survive on faith alone?