Broken Bonds - Amy Mantravadi

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Résumé :
The Church is fracturing, revolution is brewing, and society is changing rapidly. Three authors who shaped this new world with their pens--Martin Luther, Desiderius Erasmus, and Philipp Melanchthon--will now be shaped by it in turn. When the pope and King Henry VIII of England pressure Erasmus to take a public stand against Luther, both authors will be forced to wrestle with literal and figurative demons. Erasmus is haunted by his illegitimate birth. Luther struggles with the rejection of the Church and his own father. Melanchthon, Luther's associate and a long-time admirer of Erasmus, is increasingly caught in the middle, forced to choose between two men he venerates or be torn asunder. The three men's lives and fears are woven together as events spiral out of their collective control.
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Sommaire:
A sweeping tale of faith, betrayal, and reformation in 16th-century Europe. As the Church fractures, revolution brews, and society changes, Martin Luther, Desiderius Erasmus, and Philipp Melanchthon face personal and public trials that test their bonds and beliefs.

When the pope and King Henry VIII pressure Erasmus to denounce Luther, both authors grapple with inner demons. Erasmus confronts his illegitimate birth, while Luther battles the rejection of the Church and his father. Melanchthon, caught between his veneration for both men, must choose a side or risk being torn apart.

Their interwoven lives and fears spiral as events take hold. Perfect for readers seeking historical fiction that explores the complexities of faith and the human heart during a time of profound change....