From the Flames: A Novel

by Hannah Rose Duggan

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

Genres: Historical Fiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published February 18, 2013

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was written by a young author for young people. As such, it has some issues. the author tried to pack to many things into one book and never developed very deep characters you felt a lot of emotion for.
However, this was a fun little story that introduces what some of those trying to translate the bible into English may have gone through.

Content notes: minor peril. Some minor injuries. The usual casting of a priest in the role of a hate filled villain.

[Deanna Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

My girls and I devoured this one. Loved it! Hannah is quite the author for a teenager...in fact can hold her own among most adult authors!

[Heidi Morrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

After going through the devotionals, Just Us Girls and Dare Greatly with my youngest daughter the past couple of years, I decided that she and I would be go through this book together over the summer. We finished, and what a treasure trove of facts we enjoyed learning about at the end! The surprises prior to that certainly kept us on the edge of our seats at times! Definitely recommended for junior high and above!

[Dawn Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book about the Bible being translated and how the translators were persecuted/killed.