Henri De Rohan: Or The Huguenot Refugee (1865)

By Francisca Ingram Ouvry

Book Overview

Henri De Rohan: Or The Huguenot Refugee is a historical novel written by Francisca Ingram Ouvry in 1865. The story is set in 17th century France during the reign of Louis XIV, a time of religious conflict between the Catholic majority and the Protestant Huguenots. The protagonist, Henri De Rohan, is a young Huguenot nobleman who is forced to flee France after his family is persecuted for their religious beliefs. He travels to England where he becomes involved in the court of Charles II and the political intrigues of the time. Along the way, he falls in love with a young English woman and faces many challenges as he tries to reconcile his loyalty to his faith and his desire for a new life. The novel is a vivid portrayal of the religious tensions and political upheaval of the time and explores themes of love, loyalty, and identity.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: 1436868424
• ISBN13: 9781436868426
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"