The Secret Place

Shadow of Liberty #2

by Al Lacy

Handsome, accomplished Dr. Erik Linden veers between heroism and accolades/ failure and despair in this fascinating new historical novel. A recent medical graduate in nineteenth-century Switzerland, Erik finds himself in a crisis of faith after his former fiancee dies on his operating table. Should he give up performing surgery? Should he abandon his homeland and seek a better life in a freer place? Meanwhile, lovely young Dova, a friend in Erik's hometown, faces murderous avengers after identifying them to the authorities, even as she struggles with an affection that she must keep quiet. As the two young people cope with love's longings on opposite shores, can they find the serenity of God's covering in The Secret Place?

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Christian Fiction

300 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Al Lacy has written more than ninety novels, including the Angel of Mercy, Battles of Destiny, and Journeys of the Stranger series. He and his wife, JoAnna Lacy, are coauthors of the Mail Order Bride, Hannah of Fort Bridger, and Shadow of Liberty series. The Lacys make their home in the Colorado Rockies.

Reviews

[Ellie Hollows · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my FAVORITE of the Shadow of Liberty Series. There are so many heart-stopping moments.

How could Metryka do that to Eric 🥲. And poor sweet Dora.

The Secret Place was also so encouraging. I can't believe I never thought about when we dwell with God in His secret place He is never far from us like when we are in our Father's Shadow.

CW: Surgeries, shooting ending in a death, train wreck, murder, assassination attempts

Rating/Age Recommendation:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(5 out of 5 stars)/ 18+

I actually have to say this is probably one of the best of Al Lacy's books! So definitely recommend!

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is set in the late 1800’s when there was lots of conflict over labor unions. The story revolves around the industrial revolution in Switzerland and immigration to America. The writing is good, but the gospel presentation seems slightly forced into the story. Also, it bothered me a little that people who were without jobs and saying they didn’t have enough money were eating in restaurants. I did enjoy it, though.

[Loraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good Christian historical fiction

[Hilary · Rating 1 out of 5]

It was an okay book, just very slow moving, and I had a whole new stack of books I was eager to dive into. Maybe I'll pick it up again later.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spoiler Alert! Don't read the back....it gives away the first half of the book! Very interesting how they tied everything up at the end.

[Linda Klager · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story.