Publisher's Synopsis
St. Bartholomew's Eve: A Tale Of The Huguenot Wars is a historical novel written by George Alfred Henty in 1894. The story is set in France during the 16th century and revolves around the conflict between the Huguenots (French Protestants) and the Catholics. The main character, Philip Fletcher, is a young Englishman who travels to France to study law. However, he becomes embroiled in the conflict when he falls in love with a Huguenot girl, Isabella de la Tour. As tensions rise between the two religious groups, Philip and Isabella find themselves caught up in the violence and bloodshed of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, a brutal event in which thousands of Huguenots were killed. The novel follows Philip and Isabella as they struggle to survive and escape the violence, while also exploring themes of religious intolerance, love, and loyalty. Henty's vivid descriptions of the battles and political intrigue of the time make this an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in French history or historical fiction.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.
