Publisher's Synopsis
St. Bartholomew's Eve: A Tale of the Huguenot Wars is a historical fiction novel written by G.A. Henty and first published in 1893. The story is set in France during the late 16th century, a time of religious conflict between the Catholics and the Huguenots (Protestants). The main protagonist, Philip Fletcher, is an Englishman who travels to France to help his Huguenot friend, Francois De La No�����e, fight for religious freedom. The novel follows their adventures as they fight against the Catholic forces led by Catherine de Medici and her son, King Charles IX. The story is filled with action, adventure, and romance as the characters navigate the dangerous political landscape of 16th century France. The novel provides a vivid picture of the Huguenot Wars and the persecution of the Huguenots, and explores themes of religious freedom, loyalty, and courage. Overall, St. Bartholomew's Eve is a gripping historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a turbulent period in French history.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.
