{"product_id":"the-broken-spear-reformation-rising-paperback-2","title":"The Broken Spear: Reformation Rising - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRuth Ann Ellinger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fires of rebellion and freedom burn brightly in sixteenth-century Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Carmichael Clan-the men of The Broken Spear-lead an uprising against the Roman Catholic Church in a quest to reveal the truth of God's Word to all, thanks to William Tyndale's translation of the Bible into English. William Carmichael rides through the Scottish countryside, warning and rescuing his countrymen from Church-sanctioned hangings and other persecutions though Sir John, Clan chief, advises him against an armed revolt. Peter Carmichael joins his fellow clansmen in their quest for both light and justice when his cousin is forced to serve as the mistress of King James V of Scots. Against the backdrop of Papal inquisitions, where seekers of Truth are burned at the stake, one family defends the cause of Christ - against all odds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern readers will marvel at the bravery and courage of the ancient Carmichael clan against the blood-soaked corruption of the papacy during Scotland's Protestant Reformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What a privilege to have the opportunity to be one of the first to read\u003cem\u003e The Broken Spear: Reformation Rising\u003c\/em\u003e, the first in a new series by the award-winning author Ruth Ann Ellinger. Historical fiction with a base in true history and family ties is some of my favorite books to read and from the first page, the reader is engrossed in the familial relationships and ties and potential adventure and strife that lay ahead. Ellinger is a gifted author of intrigue and drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarie A. Gilmore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEditor and Publisher of the award-winning \u003cem\u003eOsprey Observer \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eChristian Voice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Broken Spear \u003c\/em\u003eby Ruth Ann Ellinger sheds a bright light on the complexities of the Scottish Reformation and its effect on the clans and people of Scotland. History comes alive through her characters' struggles to make sense of the intrigues surrounding the Scottish court and the possible catastrophic effects those intrigues might have on Clan Carmichael. Faith and loyalty are tested and sacrifices must be made for the good of the country, the church, and most especially, for family. A fine read for fans of historical fiction set in Scotland. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarol Umberger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor of \u003cem\u003eThe Scottish Crown Series: Circle of Honor, The Price of Freedom, The Mark of Salvation\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Promise of Peace\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 290\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 13, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48721265656057,"sku":"9781649600738","price":23.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/GktSSX-yyp9781649600738_8f3617e8-fdaa-47ef-b96a-30bd0bc74cc4.webp?v=1785157470","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-broken-spear-reformation-rising-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}