Hope of Ages Past: An Epic Novel of Faith, Love, and the Thirty Years War by Bruce  Gardner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The thirty-Year War in Europe in 1618AD, was brutal and harsh. Yet, there were stories of perseverance, love, piety, bravery and duty to be found then. This is one such story. Peter, a German Lutheran minister, saves a young catholic boy not knowing that their paths would cross many years later. Meanwhile, settling in Magdeburg, Peter has built himself a life, right before forces of opposition march against the city and lay siege to it. Within the chaos, Peter comes across Anna, who has fawned over him in secret for a long time. When all hope seems list, Hans, the boy from Peters past, comes to their rescue and together the three will have to ensure their survival.
This book was captivating in its storytelling. I’ve read a few books set in this timeline and the author did a fantastic job in recreating the feel of the times. The characters were well fleshed out as well, not simply one-dimensional and the relationships were complex.


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