The Owl’s Nest
The Owl’s Nest is an intriguing, historical novel that takes place in South Holland in the 1800’s. Hans Klinge was recently discharged from military service. He works as a hired hand for Barend Van Gulven, the wealthiest farmer in the village. While a hardworking, honest man, Hans Klinge comes to earn his employer’s hatred when he seeks the hand of Barend Van Gulven’s daughter, Martha, whom her father intends for Gerrit Dubbe, the son of the second wealthiest man in the village.
Starting a family in the Owl’s Nest (the homestead in which he lives) would be hard enough for the poor, young laborer, but his father-in-law’s malicious interference and the hatred of Gerrit Dubbe combine to make life most unbearable for Hans. Between the obstacles placed in his way and his own anger and bitterness, Hans learns that his ways and the ways of God are not the same.
When Walter becomes tired of walking Tippy, he thinks of a plan to get rid of the little dog. But when Henry wins first place in a drawing contest, Walter’s secret is found out.
Margreet has passed her exams and graduated from high school, but has no idea what she wants to do with her life. While she visits her uncle and aunt in Canada, she forms a relationship with Ralph, a veterinary student with an entirely different upbringing from hers. This causes her much trouble and conflict.
Despite being bound to a wheelchair, Rik is able to continue his studies and Margreet is enabled to help and assist him in everything. Together they may see it as a wonder that Rik’s physical condition is gradually improving, but Margreet has something else to struggle with…
After an auto accident confines Rik to a wheelchair, it seems there is no future for him and Margreet anymore. Then a way miraculously opens whereby they are united in marriage much sooner than they expected.