By Pike and Dyke

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By Listen TheBook Posted on May 30, 2023

In Category - Historical

Authors: G. A. Henty In Year : 1890

Book Language: English

Audiobook: By Pike and Dyke

The "Good Venture"
Terrible News
A Fight With the Spaniards
Wounded
Ned's Resolve
The Prince of Orange
A Dangerous Mission
In the Hands of the Blood Council
In Hiding
A Dangerous Encounter
Saving a Victim
Back With the Prince
The Siege of Haarlem
The Fall of Haarlem
Ned Receives Promotion
Friends in Trouble
A Rescue
The Siege of Leyden
The Queen's Service
The "Spanish Fury"
The Siege of Antwerp

It is the 1570's, and the people of the Netherlands live in terror under the cruel dominion of Spain. Though many long to be free of Spanish tyranny, efforts at rebellion are failing, and allies are nowhere to be found. Edward “Ned” Martin, son of an English captain and a Dutch lady, is thrust into the conflict when he resolves to help his mother’s people and avenge his murdered relatives. Entering the service of the revolutionary leader William the Silent, Prince of Orange, Ned is called upon to carry out dangerous secret missions deep within occupied territory. Through hairbreadth escapes, fierce sea fights, terrifying sieges, and daring rescues, Ned becomes a witness to the inspiring and heartbreaking events of the rise of the Dutch republic. (Summary by D. Leeson)