G. Nederveen in Clarion: This is one of the best novels I have read of late. I found it captivating and hard to put down. Here is a book that is not time-bound and therefore it will never be outdated. The story takes place around the time of Jesus' birth. It is written by someone who has done his research about the times between the Old and New Testament period. The author informs you in an easy style about the period of the Maccabees. . . Van Reest is a good storyteller. His love for the Bible and biblical times is evident from the start. He shows a good knowledge of the customs and mannerisms in Israel. Many fine details add to the quality of the book. You will be enriched in your understanding of the ways in the Old Testament. Time: Inter-Testament Period Age: 15-99 ISBN 0-921100-22-1 US$24.90
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A Story About the Persecution of Christians at the Time of Emperor Nero The history of the Church in a.d. 64 is written with blood and tears. This book, based on historical facts, relates what happened in Rome in the summer of that year. It is a gripping chronicle. In the story we meet Quintus, the central character. He is a typical Roman boy, who through a number of ordeals experiences the grace of God. Time: a.d. 64 Age: 12-99 ISBN 1-894666-70-4 US$11.90 |
by Henry W. Coray Muriel R. Lippencott in The Christian Observer: [it] . . . is a partially fictionalized profile of the life of Athanasius . . . who died in a.d. 373. Much of the historical content is from the writing of reliable historians. Some parts of the book, while the product of the author's imagination, set forth accurately the spirit and the temper of the times, including the proceedings and vigorous debates that took place in Alexandria and Nicea. . . This is the story that Rev. Coray so brilliantly tells. Time: a.d. 331-373 Age: 16-99 ISBN 0-921100-35-3 US$10.90 |
A Story of the Twelfth Century On a sultry summer’s day, in the twelfth century, a little girl stood at a street door in one of the close, narrow alleys of a Flemish town. Her dress indicated poverty, though not neglect. Other children were playing near; she heard their voices, and looked at them for a few moments with curiosity and interest in her large blue eyes, but apparently with no wish to join their sports. Far more earnestly did she gaze to the right, where the long alley terminated in a broader street, from which a stream of intensely vivid sunlight poured, illuminating a corner of the shaded alley, with the Madonna in her niche, as well as the quaint carvings that adorned the house of rich Master Andreas the weaver. What would little Arlette have given to see one figure that she knew turn from the sunshine into the shadow! Time: 1100s Age: 12-99 ISBN 978-1-928136-92-7 US$7.90
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A Tale of the Days of Wycliffe Christine Farenhorst in Christian Renewal: Christians often tend to look on the Reformation as the pivotal turning point in history during which the Protestants took off the chains of Rome. This small work of fiction draws back the curtains of history a bit further than Luther's theses. Wycliffe was the morning star of the Reformation and his band of Lollards a band of faithful men who were persecuted because they spoke out against salvation by works. Hubert Ellerdale was such a man and his life (youth, marriage, and death), albeit fiction, is set parallel to Wycliffe's and Purvey's. Rhind writes with pathos and the reader can readily identify with his lead characters. This novel deserves a well-dusted place in a home, school, or church library. Time: 1380-1420 Age: 13-99 ISBN 0-921100-09-4 US$12.90
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by Deborah Alcock A gripping story filled with accurate historical facts about John Huss and the Hussite wars. Hardly any historical novel can be more captivating and edifying than this book. Even if Deborah Alcock was not the greatest of nineteenth century authors, certainly she is our most favourite. — Roelof & Theresa Janssen Time: 1414-1436 Age: 11-99 ISBN 1-894666-01-1 US$19.95
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A Tale of the Renaissance Raymond felt the force of the last argument. Besides, he could not contend the point; his schoolfellow had him in his power. A little water from the crystal flask that lay on the table, a fine white kerchief from the looms of Cambray, and a pair of gentle, firm, skilful hands soon accomplished the task. Theodore’s words sometimes missed their aim, and hurt where they meant to heal, his fingers never. Their very form — long, slender, sensitive — evidenced at once fineness of perception and exquisite dexterity. Meanwhile the schoolfellows talked of the unfair and dastardly conduct of the Nicoloti, and formed plans of revenge. What they said was commonplace enough, but they speedily established a friendly understanding with each other. "I had not known you were destined to be a physician," said Raymond. "Is not that to sacrifice your genius and your learning?" Time: 1440s Age: 15-99 ISBN 978-1-928136-93-4 US$17.90
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Martin Luther's life is truly an inspiration to every Christian boy and girl. He was a pioneer among the Christians in his age and remains a leader of Christians in our age. Luther stands out among men in history as one who would not compromise his conscience. Time: 1483-1546 Age: 9-99 IP07822 US$9.90 |
A wonderfully warm and loving book about the beauty of Protestantism. This topic, too often neglected and forgotten, has been revived by the author in a delightful way. Glimpses of our Protestant history are strewn in our path like jewels, whetting our appetite to read on and discover the depth of our history. Too often our role models tend to be found outside of our Christian heritage "to the neglect of the great cloud of witnesses, the magnificent roll of saints, heroes, and martyrs that belong to us as Protestants." This book is not only for adults. Young people and even older children will find riches in its depth which will encourage and build up to carry on the work of God in our own day and age. — Theresa E. Janssen, home educating mother Time: 1300-1700 Age: 12-99 ISBN 0-921100-88-4 US$12.90 |
Roger Nicole: "The most lively and readable biography of Calvin available in English." J.H. Kromminga: "Though it reads as smoothly as a well written novel, it is crammed with important facts. It is scholarly and popular at the same time. The book will hold the interest of the young but will also bring new information to the well informed. . . . This book recognizes the true greatness of the man without falling into distortions of the truth to protect that greatness." John Calvin comes alive as the author brings imagination as well as research to bear upon her subject. Her portrayal of the Genevan reformer is both appealing and honest.From this account, Calvin no longer is seen merely as "carved like a monument in the panorama of human history," but has become vivid, lifelike, and real. This is biography at its best. Time: 1509-1564 Age: 12-99 ISBN 978-1-894666-90-9 US$13.90 |
RT07 John Calvin: Genius of Geneva by Lawrence Penning A Popular Account of the Life and Times of John Calvin The publishing of this book is a direct fruit of the reading and publishing of Under Calvin's Spell by Deborah Alcock which is a great novel and gives a very good description of life in and around Geneva. However it tells little about Calvin himself. As a result I read Penning's book and was quickly convinced that both books should be published as companion editions, Alcock's book being the introduction and Penning's book the "full" story. Also today the world needs to know it's most important historical facts and since upon the mouth of two witnesses the truth of a matter is to be established we send out in these two books the true story of John Calvin. Calvin is perhaps the most important person who lived after Biblical times (seconded by Martin Luther, William of Orange, Michael de Ruyter, and William III of Orange). To know and understand how the Lord has used these people in the history of His Church and world will stir in any reader the desire to follow them in their footsteps. Roelof A. Janssen Time: 1509-1564 Age:15-99 ISBN 1-894666-77-1 US$19.90
A Tale of the Heroic Times in Old Geneva They had now reached the Forte Neuve, by which they entered the town, with many others who were returning from the Plain-palais. As they walked along the Corratorie they met Berthelier and Gabrielle, taking the air, as the afternoon was very fine for the season of the year. Both the lads saluted; De Marsac with a flush and a beaming smile. "I did not know you knew them," said Norbert. "Oh yes; did I not tell you I was going to see them? Master Berthelier's sister, Damoiselle Claudine, and I are fast friends. Some years ago when I came here first, a mere child, I was one day in the market, looking about me and buying cherries or the like, when I saw this poor damoiselle being frightened half out of her senses by a group of angry, scolding fish-women. That was before such good order was put in the market, and in all the town, thanks to Master Calvin. She had told them, quite truly, that they were trying to cheat her. I fought her battle with all my might, which in truth was not great, and at last brought her home in triumph. She was much more grateful than the occasion required, and has been my very good friend ever since. I — they — they are all good to me, though lately, being much occupied with my studies, I have seen them but seldom." "Do you not think the young damoiselle very pretty?" asked Norbert. "I do." "She is beautiful," Louis answered quietly; and the subject dropped. Time: 1542-1564 Age:14-99 ISBN 1-894666-04-6 US$14.90
Histoire D’une Fiancée Au Temps De Calvin Et le visage de Marsac parut s’illuminer à cette perspective. Ils étaient arrivés à la Porte Neuve, par laquelle ils rentrèrent en ville avec beaucoup d’autres étudiants qui revenaient de Plainpalais. En sui vant la Gorraterie, ils rencontrèrent Berthelier et Gabrielle qui se promenaient, profitant d’un temps exceptionnellement beau pour la saison. Les deux jeunes gens les saluèrent, — de Marsac en rougissant. — Je ne savais pas que vous les connaissiez, dit Norbert. — Oh! oui. Ne vous ai-je pas dit que j’allais les voir? La soeur de Berthelier, damoiselle Claudine, et moi, nous sommes bons amis. Il y a quelques années, lorsque je vins ici, presque un enfant, j’étais un jour au marché pour acheter des cerises, lorsque je vis la pauvre damoiselle presque hors d’elle-même tant elle était effrayée par les cris furieux d’un groupe de marchandes de poissons en dispute. C’était encore du temps où maître Calvin n’avait pas encore établi des règles pour le marché et la ville. Elle leur avait dit, ce qui était vrai, qu’elles cherchaient à la tromper. Je pris son parti, et la reconduisis chez elle. Elle m’en a été beaucoup plus reconnaissante que cela n’en valait la peine, et elle est restée pour moi une vraie amie. Ils sont au fait tous très bons pour moi, les Berthelier. — Ne trouvez vous pas la jeune damoiselle très jolie? demanda Norbert. Je l’admire beaucoup. — Elle est très belle, répondit de Marsac avec douceur. French Edition of Under Calvin’s Spell Time: 1542-1564 Age: 14-99 ISBN 978-1-928136-99-6 (IP 15889) US$17.90
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Having seen and pondered over the two lessons put before him, Zwingli was now prepared for his work. A vacancy occurred in the Cathedral-church of Zurich. The revival of letters had reached that city, and the magistrates cast their eyes around them for some one of greater accomplishments than the chapter could supply to fill the post. Their choice fell on the Chaplain of Einsiedeln. Zwingli brought to Zurich a soul enlightened by Divine truth, a genius which solitude had nursed into ardour and sublimity, and a heart burning with indignation at the authors of his nation’s ruin. He firmly resolved to use his eloquence, which was great, in rousing his countrymen to a sense of their degradation. He now stood at the centre of the Republic, and his voice sounded in thrilling tones through all Switzerland. He proceeded step by step, taking care that his actual reforms did not outrun the stage of enlightenment his countrymen had reached. He shone equally as a pastor, as a writer, and as a disputant. He was alike at home in the council-chamber, in the public assembly, and in the hall of business. His activity was untiring. Time: 1525-1531 Age: 13-99 ISBN 978-1-77298-048-6 US$18.90
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The prosperity of these peaceful days was, alas! disturbed by a most deplorable outbreak of lawless passion and horrible fanaticism. We have already narrated the tumults and bloodshed of which the provinces of Upper Germany were the scene about a decade before, caused by the efforts of men who had espoused principles that converted the liberty of the Gospel into worse than pagan licentiousness. The seeds of these evils were still in the soil, and the days of peace brought them to the surface a second time. In 1533, two Anabaptist prophets — John Matthias, a baker of Haarlem, and John Buckholdt, a tailor in Leyden — with a body of their followers, seized upon the city of Münster, in Westphalia, judging it a convenient spot from which to propagate their abominable tenets. They gave out that God had commissioned them to put down all magistracy and government, and establish the kingdom of heaven, which from its centre in Münster, or Mount Zion, as they styled it, was to reign over all the nations of the earth. Matthias, the baker, was the first monarch of this new kingdom. Time: 1530-1556 Age: 13-99 ISBN 978-1-77298-049-3 US$10.90 DOWNLOAD E-BK ISBN 9781772980493 (IP 18757) US$8.96 |
With an Introductory Chapter on the Poetry, Humour, and Literary History of the Scottish Language and an Appendix of Scottish Proverbs "Broad Scotch," says Dr. Adolphus Wagner, the erudite and sympathetic editor of the Poems of Robert Burns, published in Leipzig, in 1835, "is literally broadened, — i.e., a language or dialect very worn off, and blotted, whose original stamp often is unknowable, because the idea is not always to be guessed at." This strange mistake is not confined to the Germans, but prevails to a large extent among Englishmen, who are of opinion that Scotch is a provincial dialect ofthe English, — like that of Lancashire or Yorkshire, — and not entitled to be called a language. The truth is, that English and Lowland Scotch were originally the same, but that the literary and social influences of London as the real metropolis of both countries, especially after the transfer of the royal family of Stuart from Edinburgh to London, at the commencement of the seventeenth century, favoured the infusion of a Latin element into current English, which the Scotch were slow to adopt. ISBN 978-1-77298-028-8 US$22.90 |
A Story of the Faith "Not my sister," interposed Will. "I thought her your sister — but no matter. It makes no difference. You will take my message all the same. Have a care of the lantern, Boy; you will let it fall. Look! The light is out. Well, no harm is done; we will soon be at the clearing now, and in full daylight. I was saying — if you love me, Will, and that I am sure you do — say to Maria that the word we spoke to one another lies ever between us, and God heard it." Will was silent from amazement, perhaps from something else. "Do you hear me, Friend?" asked Bilek. "Yes, I hear," faltered Will. He felt as if a great stone had fallen on him and crushed him. In his pain he said a thing which perhaps, under all the circumstances, was not wise or generous. Time: 1548-1560 Age: 14-99 ISBN 978-1-894666-07-7 US$ 9.90
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A Tale of the Sixteenth Century "He could not die thus for his faith. On the contrary, it cost him but little to conceal it. What, then, had they which he had not? Something that enabled even poor, wild, passionate Gonsalvo to forgive and pray for the murderers of the woman he loved. What was it?" Time: 1550-1565 Age: 14-99 ISBN 1-894666-02-x US$14.95
"No podia morir así por su fe. Al contrario, le había costado muy poco el ocultarlo. ¿Qué, pues, tenían ellos que él no tenia?... Algo que permitió que incluso el pobre, salvaje y apasionado Gonsalvo perdonara y orara por los asesinos de la mujer que amaba. ¿Qué era?" Los hermanos españoles es un registro histórico preciso del surgimiento, progreso y caída de la Iglesia protestante en España. De manera especial, se puede mencionar la historia de los dos grandes Autos-da-fé (Actos de fe: marcha y ejecución de "herejes") en Sevilla. Lo único ficticio es lo correspondiente a la historia personal de los dos hermanos y sus familias. Lo que no es ficticio, sino verdad absoluta, es que Dios recompensa a sus siervos fieles hasta cien veces más, incluso en esta vida, por todo lo que hagan y sufran por amor a su Nombre. Deborah Alcock (1835-1913) nació y creció en Irlanda durante los años de escasez de papas, hija de John Alcock, ministro de la Iglesia Reformada de Inglaterra e Irlanda. Al igual que su padre, se interesó profundamente en la obra misionera entre católicos romanos. Sus libros contienen detalles muy precisos de la historia de la Iglesia en forma de narrativa y pertenecen a la mejor ficción histórica jamás escrita. Varias de sus novelas han sido traducidas al holandés, francés y alemán. La Editorial CLIR empieza con esta obra el proceso de traducir la mayoria de sus novelas para las futuras generaciones de habla hispana. Spanish Edition of The Spanish Brothers Time: 1550-1565 Age: 14-99 ISBN 978-9930-531-90-7 US$19.90
ou A Descoberta do "El Dorado" Ruy é o diminutivo hespanhol de Rodrigo, segundo nome de João, e pelo qual, ele lá sabia porquê, preferia que o chamassem; bastou ser pronunciado por Carlos, para que se fizessem amigos como dantes. João não deu logar a que chamassem segunda vez; e, depois de se ter convencido de que a ferida do irmão não tinha grande importância, completou a reconciliação, passando o braço á roda do pescoço de Carlos, como os rapazes costumam fazer, quando querem mostrar a sua amizade. Assim, e sem que se proferisse mais uma palavra, estava terminada a breve desinteligência. Também a chuva tinha cessado, e o sol começava de novo a mostrar-se. Fôra de facto a aparição do sol que fornecera a Carlos um pretexto para chamar o irmão. «Olha, Ruy», disse elle, «dá o sol nas palavras de nosso pae»! Portugese Edition of The Spanish Brothers Time: 1550-1565 Age: 14-99 ISBN 978-1-928136-98-9 (IP 15890) US$19.90
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by Elizabeth H. Walshe The Reformation Trail Series A Story of the Reformation in Italy "You have forgotten that you should confess Christ’s Name; and do you not remember, O deluded people, that whoever confesses not Christ upon earth, shall be denied by Him before His Father and the holy angels? Certainly you are not alone in this backsliding. There may be some in our valleys of the Alps who carry with them certificates that they are genuine papists, and have their children baptized by priests with all the mummeries of superstition, yes, and go to the so-called sacrifice of the mass, openly bowing the knee to Baal, that they may be seen of men; and they excuse themselves — verily a fancied excuse! — by saying secretly when they enter the mass house, ‘Cave of robbers, may God confound you!’ I have heard that similar practices extend even here. My brothers, such duplicity is intolerable to the righteous Lord. Do you think that He will not protect the men who range themselves under His banner against Antichrist, in the face of all the world? I tell you, that if all the devils on earth and in hell were leagued to destroy you, mightier is He that is for you than all that can be against you! Your Father can sheath the sword and quench the faggot of the persecutor, if it is His will; and if it is not His will — O servants of Christ! Will there not be a quicker entrance into the joy of your Lord, and a more dazzling crown of glory!" Sobs and moans came from that excitable southern audience; glowing eyes, betokening glowing hearts, met the youthful preacher’s every look. . . . Thus Paschali enunciated the principles which were to guide his ministry. Time 1554-1563 Age: 14-99 ISBN 978-1-894666-30-5 US$17.95
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The true story of seventeen-year-old Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England for nine days. "Miss Meroff . . . has fictionalized the story of Lady Jane Grey in a thoroughly absorbing manner . . . she has succeeded in making me believe this is what really happened. I kept wanting to read on the book is full of action and interest." Elisabeth Elliot [Note from Inheritance Publications: This book, originally published by Zondervan in 1979, was well received on our visits to schools and churches. Several people had told us that Canadians were not interested in history. And so we used Coronation of Glory and This Was John Calvin by Thea Van Halsema to discover whether this rumour was correct. We thankfully report that it was proven wrong. We sold many copies of the above mentioned books to the great satisfaction of our customers. Since then we began publishing books on our own. God blessed our efforts so that we could publish e.g. the William & Mary Trilogy. It is now our pleasure to republish Coronation of Glory.] Time: 1537-1554 Age: 14-99 ISBN 0-921100-78-7 US$17.90
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A Story of Old Holland Doctor Adrian was a scholar living in quiet seclusion in Antwerp, the Netherlands, until a fugitive Protestant preacher and his daughter Rose sought sanctuary in his rooms. Before he knew it, he became involved with the Protestant cause, and eventually embraced it in theory. When the persecution of the Reformed was stepped up, Doctor Adrian made the dangerous journey to Leyden with his family. They survived the siege of Leyden, along with Adrian's sister Marie. When the siege was lifted by the fleets of William of Orange, they moved to Utrecht. Doctor Adrian's faith in the Reformed religion died when he experienced the loss of some of his loved ones, but a new faith in the Author of that religion took its place. This is a tale of a doctor and his contact with William, Prince of Orange, and of his spiritual journey. Time: 1560-1584 Age: 12-99 ISBN 1-894666-05-4 US$15.90 |
A Story of the Bohemian Persecution When I reached home from afternoon school, I went up to a little upper chamber which Wilma and I had as our own, and there I found my sister — who was at the time a fair young maiden of thirteen — busy with her needle. "Well, Sister," said I, "so we are to have another of these good gentlemen tonight." "He has come," she said mysteriously. "Has he? What is he like?" I asked. "I have not seen him, for he is closeted with our father in his private chamber." "Will he sup openly with us tonight?" "Yes, I think so. Elspeth will keep a careful watch, and there is the door behind the tapestry, you know, in case of a surprise." Time: 1560-1580 Age: 12-99 ISBN 978-1-928136-47-7 US$12.90
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A Story of Sweden in the 16th Century The Reformation Trail Series Pastor Sten Nilson, a tall, noble-looking man, stood up to welcome his brother, with a smile on his lips and a glad light in his frank blue eyes. But the next moment he drew back disappointed, and even a little annoyed; for "mine host" was ushering in a stranger, an elderly man in a fur coat, holding by the hand a little boy about seven . . . [The boy asked] with a half timid, half confiding air, "What book is that?" Surprised at the question from so young a child, the Pastor answered, "It is the Red Book, my son." The boy looked up indignantly, all his shyness gone. " ’Tis not red," he said, " ’tis brown, nearly black. I thought pastors always spoke the truth." ISBN 978-1-928136-28-6 US$25.90
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Israel's Hope and
Expectation by Rudolf Van Reest 
Quintus by R.
Weerstand 
Against the World - The
Odyssey of Athanasius 
A Child’s
Victory by Deborah Alcock
RT01 Hubert Ellerdale
by W. Oak Rhind 
RT02
RT03 The Roman Students by
Deborah Alcock
Luther the Leader
by Virgil Robinson 
RT04 The Romance of
Protestantism by Deborah Alcock 
This Was John Calvin by Thea
Van Halsema
RT8 Under Calvin's Spell
by Deborah Alcock 
Gabrielle par Deborah Alcock
WHP 11 Protestantism
in Switzerland from its Establishment in Zurich in 1525
to the Death of Zwingli in 1531 by
J.A. Wylie
WHP 12 Protestantism
in Germany from the Augsburg Confession to the Peace of
Passau by J.A. Wylie
A Dictionary of
Lowland Scotch by Charles Mackay
RT09 Prisoners of
Hope by Deborah Alcock
RT10 The Spanish Brothers
by Deborah Alcock 
Os Irmãos Hespanhoes
por Deborah Alcock
RT11 Under the Inquisition
RT12 Coronation of Glory
by Deborah Meroff 
RT13 Doctor Adrian
by Deborah Alcock 
The Martyr of Kolin
by H.O. Ward
RT15 Not for Crown or Scepter by
Deborah Alcock
Robert
Musgrave’s Adventure by Deborah
Alcock
The Hidden Treasure
by Lucy Ellen Guernsey
RT17 The Days of Prince
Maurits by Mary O. Nutting (Mary Barrett)
Prince and Heretic by
Marjorie Bowen
William by the Grace of God by
Marjorie Bowen
Three Men Came to Heidelberg by
Thea Van Halsema
Trust
God, Keep the Faith
Love in Times of
Reformation 
The TowerClock Stopped by J.
DeHaan 
For the Heart of
Holland
Simon Gieke 1: The
Heretic of the Swamps
Simon Gieke
2: The Warrior of Tholen
The
King’s Service by Deborah Alcock
The Governor of England
by Marjorie Bowen 
The William & Mary
Trilogy 
Volume 1 - I Will Maintain
ISBN 0-921100-42-6 US$19.90
William III and the
Revolution of 1688 
The Escape by
A. Van der Jagt 
The Secret Mission 
How They Kept The Faith
by Grace Raymond 
Driven into Exile 
The Refugees by A. Conan Doyle 
Done and Dared in Old
France by Deborah Alcock 
A Loyal Huguenot Maid
The
Baron of Salgas A True Huguenot Story by Sabine Malplach
The Well in the Orchard by Deborah Alcock
The Friends of Pascal by Deborah Alcock
In the Desert by Deborah Alcock
In the City by
Deborah Alcock
Must I Give Him Up by Deborah Alcock
"Oh Julie, whatever is wrong?" cried
Pierette, springing to her side to help her remove the
dripping garment.
The Life Of Admiral
De Ruyter by P.J. Blok 
How Sleep the Brave