Publisher's Synopsis
The Huguenot Lovers: A Tale Of The Old Dominion is a historical fiction novel written by Collinson Pierrepont Edwards Burgwyn in 1889. The story is set in colonial Virginia during the 17th century and follows the lives of two Huguenot lovers, Marie de Berniere and Paul Fontaine, as they navigate the challenges of living in a new and unfamiliar land.Marie and Paul are both French Protestants who fled their homeland to escape religious persecution. They meet in Virginia and fall in love, but their happiness is threatened by the hostility of the English colonists towards the Huguenots. The couple faces numerous obstacles, including cultural differences, language barriers, and the disapproval of their families.As the story unfolds, Marie and Paul must also contend with the political tensions between the French and English colonists, as well as the looming threat of Native American attacks. Through it all, their love for each other remains steadfast, and they work together to overcome the challenges that confront them.The Huguenot Lovers: A Tale Of The Old Dominion is a richly detailed and engaging novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in colonial Virginia. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and perseverance in the face of adversity, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Huguenots and their experiences in America.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.
