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The Eleventh Hour (Secret of the Rose) Kindle Edition

by Michael Phillips (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Family and faith guide one man through the buildup to World War II in this unforgettable saga—first in the Secret of the Rose series.

In 1930s pre-war Prussia, Baron von Dortmann lives an idyllic life with his daughter Sabina. A devoted gardener and father, the Baron teaches his daughter powerful lessons about life, creation, and God’s love during treasured walks in the estate’s beautiful gardens.

But Sabina is growing up, and the Baron’s beloved Prussia is changing. Now a beautiful young woman, Sabina has caught the eye of a handsome young American, Matthew.

Meanwhile, a cloud is gathering on the horizon as the Nazis seize power in neighboring Germany. As he strives to protect his family and follow his own moral compass, Baron von Dortmann will face heart-wrenching decisions, with only God’s guidance to light the way.

“Watching Sabina and her parents in the Secret of the Rose series as they dealt with Nazi antagonism caused me to ponder exactly what it would have been like to live amongst such challenges. Sabina’s zest for life and faith in God are encouragement to live in a way that honors the Lord, no matter what life-threatening challenges may arise.” —Kindred Grace

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09HK8J8GG
Publisher ‏ : ‎ RosettaBooks (May 30, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 30, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2826 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 624 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #647,765 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,985 in World War II Historical Fiction (Books)
- #2,427 in Christian Historical Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #2,838 in Religious Historical Fiction (Kindle Store)

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Lynne Paolone Fiveash

Read 3 times!!

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2013

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This series is so good that I've read it 3 times. I've decided I need to buy it so that I can go back to it over and over and even mark things I want to highlight. I love historical fiction and this was so interesting from the Christian perspective. I found the dialogue in this book so engaging. It was like being a fly on the wall of how families live out true Christian values. My most favorite part will always be the dialogue between the Baron and the Rabbi - how they could share their views so respectfully while not trying to "convince" the other. What a great model to follow. I look forward to re-reading this over and over for years to come...

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exceptional series!

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022

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I read this series when I was younger. I've been so happy that I can now read it through Kindle. I have always enjoyed Michael Phillips books, but this particular series is my favorite. I also read the Russian series when I was younger and really found it very interesting too!

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inspires you to walk deeper with Christ

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2014

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I have read this series through--this will probably be my fourth time--though it's been years since I last read through it. I like the series because you start out in WWII and the next books you're in the Cold War era of Berlin--and get a feel for what life behind the iron curtain was like. Then the final book is about the fall of the Berlin Wall. Phillips does a great job of keeping you interested in the story and his characters evolve over time. I like how he wraps history into his stories and how he explains the catkins that the Nazis took against the Jews and free though in the years leading up to the US's

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DudleyD

Wonderful Message of Dependence

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2014

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I really enjoyed this and am looking forward to the next book in the series. I liked the quality of the writing and its excellence although sometimes it felt like descriptions went on for pages. Wonderful Christian message about the servants God lifts up in time of adversity and how He uses their life and his Spirit to orchestrate His will. I was extremely moved by the closeness and oneness "The Baron" had with His Father and His willingness to always listen for His voice in "all things"

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diane f.

Not your ordinary novel

Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2022

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The author has a beautiful way of expressing the internal voice of his characters in a world of challenging circumstances that caused me to wonder what my own responses would have been. I appreciated the honest search of the heart at pivotal points reaching deeply into matters of truth, conscience and personal motives. I am always inspired by his books and look forward to part 2.

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William H. Brown

Engaging and edifying...

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2021

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On the one hand it was hard to put down. On the other hand, I had to put it down a number of times, moved to pray, repent and/or worship.

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2021

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Michael Phillips never fails to weave a story of faith and reality. Starting slowly he builds s story which is hard to put down. The detail, puts you front and center.

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Avis Lindroos

Great truths written with unvarnished fervor!

Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2017

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Having visited Germany before t wall came down I was aware of the extreme influence Nazis had on Europe. I had much empathy for Jews and still do. The scene where Seder and communion are celebrated was moving, spirit-filled.
I have read so many of the historical novels about W W II this overshadowed them all!

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