The narrative follows Johnny Church's transformation from an English youth to a committed Puritan soldier during the English Civil War. As he strives for freedom from various emotional, political, and religious constraints, he discovers that each pursuit leads to new forms of captivity. His unwavering support for Cromwell ultimately results in his imprisonment and execution, highlighting the complexities of liberty and authority. Set against the backdrop of a pivotal historical conflict, this volume explores themes of identity and the roots of American culture, setting the stage for future developments in the series.
Het Beulah Quintet Reeks
Deze vijfdelige saga duikt in het hart van historische omwentelingen en onderzoekt de ingewikkelde aard van vrijheid, identiteit en overtuiging. Volg personages terwijl ze ernaar streven zich te bevrijden van maatschappelijke, politieke en persoonlijke beperkingen, om vervolgens te ontdekken dat elke zoektocht naar vrijheid tot nieuwe vormen van gevangenschap kan leiden. Tegen de achtergrond van belangrijke historische conflicten biedt de serie een diepgaand onderzoek naar persoonlijke transformatie en de voortdurende menselijke zoektocht naar zingeving en verbondenheid.


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Set against the backdrop of early America, this generational saga explores the quest for land and freedom through the journey of Johnny Church's descendants. Jonathan Lacey, one of these descendants, faces challenges from Native Americans and frontier bandits while establishing his estate, Beulah, in Virginia's backcountry. The narrative culminates just before the Revolutionary War, highlighting Lacey's election to the House of Burgesses and the solidification of his family's legacy in what will become West Virginia.