The Captives: Or, Escape from the Druid Council

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Story Synopsis
The Druid priests are as cold and cruel as the forest spirits they claim to represent, and Guntra, the chief of her tribe of Britons, must make a desperate deal with them to protect those she loves. Unaware of Guntra’s struggles, Jugurtha, her son, longs to drive the hated Roman conquerors from the land. When he encounters the Christian Centurion, Marcinius, Jugurtha mocks the idea of a God of love and kindness, but there comes a day when he is in need of love and kindness for himself and his beloved little sister. Will he allow Marcinius to help him? And will the gospel of Jesus Christ ever penetrate the brutal religion of the proud Britons?

Story Setting: Roman England in 66 - 67 A.D.
Notable People and Events: Druids, Roman Centurions
Originally published in 1873; 169 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

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   "...another great book in the Emma Leslie Church History Series..."  ~  Stacy

   "[The Captives] is among the best historical fiction I have had the pleasure of reading, and I would highly recommend it."  ~  Colton Dumont, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine  Read the full review

   "I could not put this one down. I enjoyed the style, the topic, the outcome, etc."  ~  Blossom, WY

   "...the wholesome quality shines through in this one. History was never a strong subject for me in school. However, I find living books have really helped waken me to history."  ~  Krista, mother of six

   "Captivating from the very first pages!"  ~  Michelle B.

Emma Leslie (1837-1909), whose actual name was Emma Dixon, was a prolific Victorian children’s author who wrote over 100 books. Emma Leslie brought a strong Christian emphasis into her writing and many of her books were originally published by the Religious Tract Society.

Also by Emma Leslie:

Junior Church History Series
For Merrie England
Hilda the Briton
The Magic Runes
Soldier Fritz
Through Stress and Strain

Church History Series
Before the Dawn
Dearer Than Life
Elfreda the Saxon
Faithful But Not Famous
From Bondage to Freedom
Glaucia the Greek Slave
Gytha's Message
Leofwine the Monk
Margarethe
The Martyr's Victory
Out of the Mouth of the Lion
Sowing Beside All Waters