A Race Against the Mine
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The city of Vienna is under siege, and hope is almost lost. The Ottomans are sure to conquer the city and continue their conquest. Jakub and his brother in arms, David, rush to thwart an Ottoman offensive, but will they make it in time?
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A young daughter of a prominent leader finds her city under attack by a ruthless enemy. She and her father lock the keep and endure a gruelling siege. Can her father keep the people from playing into their enemy's hands? Or will they turn on each other and bring ruin?
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