Anna Was Here by Jane Kurtz

Author:Jane Kurtz
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2013-11-12T22:00:00+00:00

“Our ancestors were the total opposite of kings.” Morgan leaned over my chair. “They were martyrs who died for their faith.”

Isabella tugged my arm. “I want more pickles.”

I helped her and myself. Morgan swiped a roll. She said, “Before we lived here—when we visited—my cousins always played a game they called persecution. My dad said it got old hearing that Mom’s ancestors suffered and were martyred by sword, rope, fire, and water.”

The words my dad hung in the stiff air. Where was Morgan’s dad?

One of the dogs barked outside, making everyone relax. I looked at Dad and raised my eyebrows. “Why didn’t you tell me about persecution?” I asked.

Cousin Caroline said, “Our ancestors moved from Switzerland to France to Russia trying to stay ahead of rulers who insisted the young men had to serve as soldiers. Believing in ‘Blessed are the peacemakers’ and ‘Love your enemies’ didn’t make them very popular.”

“Russia is a long way from Kansas,” I said.

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