Aulnay Tower

By Blanche Willis Howard

Book Overview

Aulnay Tower is a historical fiction novel written by Blanche Willis Howard. The story is set in the 16th century in France and follows the life of a young girl named Yolande de Breux. Yolande is the daughter of a nobleman and is raised in the luxurious court of King Henry II. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when her father is accused of treason and executed. Yolande is forced to flee the court and seek refuge in the countryside.She finds shelter in a small village near Aulnay Tower, where she meets a group of Huguenots, French Protestants who are being persecuted by the Catholic Church. Yolande is drawn to their cause and becomes involved in their struggle for religious freedom. She also falls in love with one of the Huguenot leaders, Philippe de la Noye.As Yolande becomes more involved in the Huguenot cause, she must confront the dangers and challenges that come with it. She must also navigate her feelings for Philippe and the societal pressures that come with being a noblewoman.Aulnay Tower is a captivating tale of love, faith, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of 16th century France. Blanche Willis Howard's vivid descriptions of the French countryside and court life bring the story to life, while the complex characters and plot keep readers engaged until the very end.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163788279
• ISBN13: 9781163788271
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"