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When the Fire Started
They were gentle people who wanted only the freedom to live according to their conscience.
1524 Beautiful Zurich, Switzerland, situated among the serene mountains surrounding the city. It had always been Priscilla's safe place. Now her world is unraveling.
She is the respected daughter of the Master of the Weavers Guild. Her life has been one of order, peace, and faith. Her days have revolved around the beauty of music and the art of tapestry design. She weaves for her father's textile business and has found delight in it. Suddenly that has all changed and she finds her life upended.
The local authorities in the city have begun to harass her and her friends. Priscilla wonders at the cause. Was it the event she had kept hidden for the last year? Was it her fault? Was this the beginning of a firestorm that would threaten their livelihoods? Will she risk losing everything she loves? And the most urgent question was...what about William?
1524 Beautiful Zurich, Switzerland, situated among the serene mountains surrounding the city. It had always been Priscilla's safe place. Now her world is unraveling.
She is the respected daughter of the Master of the Weavers Guild. Her life has been one of order, peace, and faith. Her days have revolved around the beauty of music and the art of tapestry design. She weaves for her father's textile business and has found delight in it. Suddenly that has all changed and she finds her life upended.
The local authorities in the city have begun to harass her and her friends. Priscilla wonders at the cause. Was it the event she had kept hidden for the last year? Was it her fault? Was this the beginning of a firestorm that would threaten their livelihoods? Will she risk losing everything she loves? And the most urgent question was...what about William?
265 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 21, 2024
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February 2, 2025
Rich, eloquent prose carried me through the story of the first Protestant reformation movement. Every character was believable and every plot line was engaging. This was a thoroughly enjoyable novel. And it excited me to learn more about the history behind its story.
September 28, 2025
I love how the book highlights the struggle of ordinary people standing up for their beliefs. Priscilla’s world feels both fragile and strong, and her courage in the face of opposition is inspiring. This is the kind of historical fiction that stays with you long after reading.
March 17, 2026
While it was interesting to learn about the beginnings of the Amish religion, this book was too preachy for me. It was filled with prayers and Bible verses and conversations about the “Lord speaking to them”. It would have been better to spend more time on the characters. I did not care for it.
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