The 1500s were a time of great upheaval—a time of change. As people tired of the oppression of the ruling state church, they began to rebel, demanding more freedom.

Although this rebellion was quickly squashed, the hunger for a new and living faith in God led to the rise of the Anabaptists. Despite horrible persecution, the movement spread like wildfire.

Trindl was a young woman caught in these tumultuous times. As she sought to follow the Lord, she faced unspeakable difficulties. Little did she realize that the name and legacy of her husband, Jakob Hutter, would still be known centuries later.

Nor would she and Jakob have cared. Always in danger, with their lives in the very shadow of eternity, their goal was simply to follow Christ—regardless of the cost.

Here in America, we live in prosperous times. We have freedom to worship God as we please, to attend the church of our choice. We can live openly without fear of reprisal. We have so much.

It was not always so.

Table of Contents

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• Author's Note
• 1. Whispers of Revolt
• 2. The Spark
• 3. Plunder in God's House
• 4. Michael's Promised Land
• 5. Fallen Sons
• 6. Flee to the Mountains
• 7. The Bridge
• 8. The Shepherd's Hut
• 9. To Drink This Cup
• 10. Into the Dungeon
• 11. If Faith Should Fail
• 12. The Penitents
• 13. A Sliver of Sky
• 14. The Healer's Quest
• 15. Under the Stars
• 16. Comfort in the Beloved
• 17. The "Pious" People
• 18. Grapes of Wrath
• 19. The Way of a Man
• 20. From Home to Heath
• 21. A Letter to the Governor
• 22. Whithersoever Thou Goest
• 23. Through the Mountain Ranges
• 24. Written in My Heart
• 25. Struggles
• 26. Perilous Times
• 27. The Horrible Raging Dragon
• 28. Travel by Night
• 29. St. Andrew's Eve
• 30. The Confession
• 31. Little Anna Agnes
• 32. The Fiery Furnace
• 33. Loss on Loss
• 34. The Escape
• 35. Year of Hiding
• 36. Klaus's Commission
• 37. Unquenchable Love
• Epilogue
• The Broken Fragments Memorial
• About the Author