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The little shepherd of Kingdom Come

The little shepherd of Kingdom Come

ClassicsHistorical Fiction
Pages
568
Published
1563
Language
English

Synopsis

Orphaned by the plague, young Chad and his dog Jack seek a new life in the Valley of Kingdom Come. Taken in by a wealthy major, Chad navigates the complexities of Southern aristocracy and a budding romance, only to face rumors about his past and the outbreak of the Civil War. As loyalties divide his friends and family, Chad must choose his path and fight for what he believes in.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

EmotionalAdventurousThought-Provoking
Coming of AgeFish Out of WaterMentor FigureLove TriangleFamily Saga

Genres

Classics Historical Fiction History Military Romance

Authors

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John Foxe

John Foxe (1516/17 – 18 April 1587) was an English historian and martyrologist, the author of Actes and Monuments (popularly known as Foxe's Book of Martyrs), an account of Christian martyrs throughout Western history, but emphasizing the sufferings of English Protestants and proto-Protestants from the 14th century through the reign of Mary I. Widely owned and read by English Puritans, the book helped to mould British popular opinion about the Catholic Church for several centuries

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John Jr.

John Jr. is the author of the beloved classic, The little shepherd of Kingdom Come. His stories often explore themes of faith and community in rural settings. Readers enjoy his warm, character-driven narratives.

Characters

ChadProtagonist
Melissa TurnerSupporting
Margaret DeanSupporting
Major BufordSupporting
Dan DeanSupporting
All characters in The little shepherd of Kingdom Come