The Story Of La Roche (1852)

The Story of La Roche, written by Henry Mackenzie and first published in 1852, is a historical novel set in the 16th century. The book tells the story of a young French nobleman, Count Charles de la Roche, who is forced to flee his homeland after being accused of heresy. La Roche travels to Scotland, where he joins forces with the Protestant reformer John Knox and becomes embroiled in the religious and political conflicts of the time. Along the way, he falls in love with a Scottish woman named Mary, but their relationship is threatened by the religious differences between them. The novel is a vivid portrayal of the religious and political turmoil of the 16th century, and explores themes of love, loyalty, and faith. Mackenzie's writing is rich and detailed, bringing to life the characters and settings of the story. The Story of La Roche is an engaging and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the history of religion in Europe.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.