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 and follows the life of a young Huguenot girl named Jacqueline, who is forced to flee her home with her family due to religious persecution. As they journey through the countryside, Jacqueline and her family face many challenges and dangers, including attacks from Catholic soldiers and harsh weather conditions. Along the way, they meet other Huguenot families who are also seeking refuge and form a community of sorts. The story also focuses on the love between Jacqueline and a young Huguenot man named Pierre, who is separated from her during their flight. They are reunited towards the end of the novel, but not before Jacqueline must solve a riddle that will reveal the location of a hidden treasure that could help their community survive. The Key to the Riddle is a tale of love, faith, and survival in a time of great turmoil and persecution. It provides a glimpse into the lives of Huguenots during the French Wars of Religion and the struggles they faced in order to practice their religion and maintain their way of life.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.
