A Danish Saga Book 1

<p><em>Book One of A Danish Saga</em> opens in Denmark at the outbreak of the <strong>Second Schleswig War</strong> in 1864. Young cavalry officer <strong>Christian Hansen</strong> a dragoon loyal to his king and country rides into battle only to be gravely wounded. Discharged from service Christian faces an uncertain future - but his recovery and growing faith in Christ lead him to a new path. With determination and prayer he secures a farm near <strong>Esbjerg</strong> where he begins life anew with his beloved wife <strong>Sophia</strong>.</p><p>Through years of hardship and prosperity Christian and Sophia build not only a farm but also a family. They welcome five children: four daughters and one son. The daughters are strong and willful each charting her own course. Two eventually choose to emigrate to America settling in <strong>Brooklyn New York</strong> where they strive to make a life of independence and freedom.</p><p>The youngest <strong>Søren Hansen</strong> grows up under the shadow of his elder sisters his heart restless for adventure. His boyhood is filled with labor on the farm quiet study of Scripture and dreams of a world beyond the Danish coast. Though deeply loved by his parents Søren feels called to something greater - to seek his own future even if it means leaving all he knows behind.</p><p></p>