Come Rack! Come Rope! (1912)

Come Rack! Come Rope! is a historical novel set in 16th century England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The story follows the lives of two Catholic families, the Forsters and the Fitzherberts, as they struggle to maintain their faith and loyalty to the Catholic Church in the face of persecution and imprisonment.The novel focuses on the forbidden love between two young people, Robin Forster and Margaret Clitherow, who must navigate the dangerous political and religious landscape of their time. As tensions rise between Catholics and Protestants, Robin and Margaret find themselves caught up in a plot to overthrow the Queen and restore Catholic rule to England.Throughout the novel, the characters must grapple with questions of faith, loyalty, and love, as they face imprisonment, torture, and death for their beliefs. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human spirit and the enduring strength of faith in the face of persecution and adversity.Come Rack! Come Rope! is a classic work of historical fiction that offers a vivid and compelling portrait of life in Tudor England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the English Reformation, as well as for fans of literary fiction and historical drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.