Heretics of Piedmont - Speckhals, D. J.
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IN THE YEAR 1458, Andreas de Bonomo, a struggling novice monk, is sent on a mission to infiltrate an ancient Christian sect flourishing in the Italian Alps. Along the way, Andreas meets a travelling preacher, who introduces him to the mysterious Vallenses. As they accept him into their society, he finds himself unexpectedly sympathetic toward their simple faith, which places him in the center of a conflict between the mighty medieval Church and the primitive Christians of the valleys. When intimidation and violence begin, Andreas must decide whether to follow the traditions of his ancestors or open himself to those he once named heretics.…mehr

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IN THE YEAR 1458, Andreas de Bonomo, a struggling novice monk, is sent on a mission to infiltrate an ancient Christian sect flourishing in the Italian Alps. Along the way, Andreas meets a travelling preacher, who introduces him to the mysterious Vallenses. As they accept him into their society, he finds himself unexpectedly sympathetic toward their simple faith, which places him in the center of a conflict between the mighty medieval Church and the primitive Christians of the valleys. When intimidation and violence begin, Andreas must decide whether to follow the traditions of his ancestors or open himself to those he once named heretics.
Autorenporträt
D. J. Speckhals is the author of "Witnesses of the Light," a historical fiction series taking place in the fifteenth century featuring the Waldensians. "Heretics of Piedmont" is the first in that series.Since he was a young boy, Dustin has been passionate about history and geography. He spent many school nights up late studying National Geographic and Rand McNally atlases trying to capture a glimpse of the world outside his home in Michigan. After receiving his B.A. in Pastoral Theology in 2009, he married Andrea and moved to southeast Pennsylvania, where he has made his career as a software developer.Other than writing, Dustin enjoys serving in various ministries in his local church, running, critiquing pizza, and going on adventures with his wife, Andrea, and their four kids.