During these chapters, Malcolm figures out a way to get Thekla out of the castle. The plan is simple, dress her up as his apprentice ( he was disguised as a clockmaker), and when the guard changes, to go out…

This book is based on the 30-years-war, a struggle that was aimed at stomping out Protestantism in Germany. Several countries came to the aid of the Protestants in Germany and Bohemia, and the death toll rose extremely high. This story…

Gustavus had decided to march to the aid of Saxony, and had taken every last drop of energy from his troops trying to get there. They were opposed by Wallenstein, Gustavus’s rival, and during this conflict, Gustavus was killed by one…

In these chapters, Malcolm is captured by the peasants. He and his army are traveling through the country to get to there next location, and travel through a village that is occupied by the Catholics. During this march, he is a…