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.