St. Bartholomew's Eve

St. Bartholomew's Eve: A Tale Of The Huguenot Wars is a historical novel written by G. A. Henty. The story is set in France during the 16th century and follows the life of a young Huguenot named Philip Fletcher. The novel begins with Philip's childhood in England, where he is raised by his mother after his father is killed in the service of the French king. As a young man, Philip travels to France to seek his fortune and becomes embroiled in the religious conflict between the Catholic majority and the Protestant minority, known as the Huguenots. He falls in love with a Huguenot girl named Isabella, but their relationship is threatened by the violence and chaos of the times. The novel culminates in the infamous St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, in which thousands of Huguenots were killed in Paris and throughout France. Philip and Isabella must fight for their survival and their love as they navigate the treacherous political landscape of the time. St. Bartholomew's Eve: A Tale Of The Huguenot Wars is a thrilling adventure story that also provides a vivid depiction of the religious and political conflicts that shaped France in the 16th century. It is a timeless tale of love, courage, and perseverance in the face of overwhelming adversity.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.