By Rod and Staff

By Danny Aglugub

Faith divided France, chance divined path

1559 France. Maurice Millet, a devout Protestant and humanist bookman, finds his tranquil world upended by the death of King Henri II and the rise of religious turmoil.

As extremist Catholics, sheltered by government and church, seize control of the regency, Maurice and his fellow Protestants face persecution, boycotts, and threats of violence.

When a draconian edict mandates the re-education of Protestant maidens, Maurice finds himself torn between two tasks: protecting his family and upholding his faith.

Witness to whiplash speed change a crumbling society, forced to flee his home, he embarks on a perilous journey that will test his spirit, and transform him from bookman to believer in ways only a higher power comprehends.

Will he fold or follow?

By Rod and Staff is a story of faith, family, and the enduring power of the human spirit in a time of upheaval and uncertainty.

Fans of the historical depth of A Tale of Two Cities and the evocative power of All the Light We Cannot See must not miss this delightful debut.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1967094012
• ISBN13: 9781967094011
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Hayden Academy Collective Studios LLC
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 8.0"