Struggle for Freedom series, All Four Volumes Written by Piet Prins This four-book series by master story teller Piet Prins shares four stories of young Martin Meulenberg who, with his parents, fled Spanish persecution in the Netherlands, back in the latter part of the 1500s. Dispelling the Tyranny (1) tells of the escape from their oppressors. When the Morning Came (2) tells the exciting story of Martin and his father participating in the liberation of their home-town. The Beggar's Victory (3) follows the adventure when Martin goes to their abandoned farm which meanwhile has a ruthless and hated new owner who is known to spy for the enemy. For the Heart of Holland (4) takes Martin through the Spanish into the beleaguered and starving city of Leyden (1574). This interesting and informational series of books is hard to put down and is suitable for ages 9 and up. Paperback, in total 645 pages, illustrated
