Blanche The Huguenot

By William Anderson

Book Overview

Blanche The Huguenot: A Tale is a historical novel written by William Anderson and first published in 1853. The story is set in 16th century France during the time of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants, known as the Wars of Religion. The protagonist, Blanche, is a young Huguenot woman who strives to maintain her faith and independence in the face of persecution and danger.Blanche's family is torn apart by the violence of the conflict, and she is forced to flee her home and seek refuge with a group of fellow Huguenots. Along the way, she encounters a Catholic nobleman, the Chevalier de la Roche, who is initially hostile towards her but eventually becomes her ally and protector.As Blanche and the Chevalier navigate the dangerous political landscape of France, they develop a deep and complicated relationship. Blanche's faith and determination are tested at every turn, as she faces imprisonment, torture, and even the threat of death.Anderson's novel is a gripping tale of love, faith, and survival in a time of great turmoil. It offers a vivid and detailed portrait of 16th century France, and explores themes of religious conflict, persecution, and the power of human resilience.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: 1436790352
• ISBN13: 9781436790352
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"