This book takes place in the past, in a small
mountain village and farm community whose
local government has been overthrown with
military force, lead by a power-hungry commandant.
Villagers have lost their homes and livelihoods, and
many forced into hiding while they attempt to resist
the occupation and invasion of their homeland.
During the round-up of potential resistors, several
children are captured and imprisoned in an old
convent run by a drunken and selfish caretaker and
an equally depraved guard. Conditions become dire
at the convent and the children plot a daring escape
and eventually play a key role in ending the
tyranny and returning their village
to its former peace.
