Publisher's Synopsis
The Key To The Riddle: A Story Of Huguenot Days is a historical novel written by Margaret Simpson Comrie in 1905. The story is set in France during the 16th century, a time when the Huguenots, a Protestant religious group, were being persecuted by the Catholic Church. The novel revolves around the life of a young Huguenot girl named Jeanne de la Motte, who is forced to flee her home after her family is attacked by Catholic soldiers. Jeanne finds refuge with a group of Huguenot refugees and is taken in by a kind family. However, life is not easy for Jeanne as she struggles to adapt to her new surroundings and cope with the trauma of losing her family. She is also faced with the challenge of keeping her faith alive in a hostile environment. The novel follows Jeanne's journey as she tries to unravel a mysterious riddle that her father left behind. The riddle holds the key to a secret treasure that could change the fate of the Huguenots. Jeanne is determined to solve the riddle and find the treasure, but she must be careful not to fall into the hands of the Catholic authorities who are searching for her. The Key To The Riddle: A Story Of Huguenot Days is a gripping tale of adventure, mystery, and faith that sheds light on a dark period in French history. The novel offers an insightful portrayal of the struggles and sacrifices of the Huguenots and their unwavering commitment to their beliefs.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.
