A Robber’s Cave by A.L.O.E. (Charlotte Maria Tucker) 1885
Christian Fiction, Adventure
When spoiled young Englishman Horace Cleveland and his mother are beset by banditti in Italy, Horace finds himself taken captive by the ruthless men. He will only be released if his mother can bring about the release of the chief banditti’s son from prison.
During his captivity he meets Raphael, a young Christian musician who helps Horace to see the uselessness of his life and introduces him to true surrender to God.
Meanwhile, the clock is ticking down for Horace’s escape. Raphael cannot help him, or he endangers his brother, one of the banditti. Instead, Raphael wishes to spread Christ’s light into this dark place and save his brother.
Through a series of adventures, all three men, Horace, Raphael, and Enrico, face their own fears, their sins, and their hopes as they move toward a thrilling climax that will lead to freedom or death.
Jill’s note: I found myself reading faster and faster as the end grew near. Tucker is a powerful woman of God (she did mission work in India for 18 years) who mixes a good story, sound teaching, and a little allegory to create a wonderful, emotional read.
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The Robber’s Cave by A.L.O.E in the Gutenberg Project is an amazing book! It has very strong Christian topics, and growth in actually living our lives for God not just going through the day-to-day motions of life saying we Love God.
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