The Betrayer's Fortune
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Chapter Book · 1994

The Betrayer's Fortune

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A young man must choose between betraying a leader or saving his family from persecution.

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In 1543, Adriaen Wens faces a harrowing choice: betray Menno Simons, the Anabaptist leader, for a reward that could save his imprisoned mother, or remain loyal and risk everything. As persecution looms, Adriaen's decision could alter the fate of his family and the underground church. With a hundred gold pieces at stake, will he sacrifice his conscience for freedom, or find another way to protect those he loves? The tension mounts as Adriaen grapples with loyalty, faith, and the price of betrayal in a world where danger lurks at every turn.

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THE BETRAYER’S FORTUNEIntroducing Menno SimonsAdriaen Wens was frightened-for his own life and for his mother’s. In 1543, many Christians in northeastern Europe were suffering cruel persecution, even execution, for following the beliefs of Menno Simons, the leader of a group called the Anabaptists. When Adriaen’s mother was arrested, he had to flee during the night with Menno, knowing that to stay in the city would mean his own arrest.Soon after, Adriaen discovered there was a reward of a hundred gold pieces for the capture of Menno Simons. With so much gold, Adriaen could free his mother and rescue his family from the city! But could he turn in the underground church leader, even if it meant the man’s execution?If Adriaen betrays the leader, his family will go free!

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Juvenile Reader
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Publication
Published
July 30, 2016
First published
November 1, 1994
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781939445162

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