He was the Rav of Mainz, Germany, an acclaimed Torah school and educator who fought against the forces of assimilation with that instrument mightier than the sword--his pen. Rabbi Meir (Marcus) Lehmann left a legacy of historical novels so beautifully written that they tug the heart and fire the imagination even as they impart life-long lessons to the reader. This book contains three of his brightest jewels, Faith & Courage, the wondrous tale of the Shach and his daughter, Esther; The Penknife, an enchnating novella telling the tale of two friends, fortune, and faith; and Del Monte, a tale of faith and loyalty. This book is a delight for the mind and the soul--a quality, finely crafted read.