Hubert Montreuil: Or The Huguenot And The Dragoon (1873)

By Francisca Ingram Ouvry

Book Overview

Hubert Montreuil: Or The Huguenot And The Dragoon is a historical fiction novel written by Francisca Ingram Ouvry in 1873. The story is set in France during the 17th century, a time when the country was torn apart by religious conflict between the Huguenots (Protestants) and the Catholics. The protagonist of the novel is Hubert Montreuil, a young Huguenot who is forced to flee his home after his family is killed by Catholic soldiers. He eventually joins the army of the Prince of Orange and becomes a dragoon, fighting against the French King Louis XIV's troops. During his time in the army, Hubert meets and falls in love with a young Catholic woman named Marie. Despite their religious differences, the two begin a secret relationship. However, their love is threatened by the ongoing conflict between the Huguenots and Catholics, and they must navigate the dangers of their situation.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and religious conflict, as well as the political and social turmoil of 17th century France. It also provides insight into the experiences of Huguenots during this period, who were often persecuted and forced to flee their homes.Overall, Hubert Montreuil: Or The Huguenot And The Dragoon is a gripping tale of love and war set against the backdrop of a turbulent period in French history.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: 1120296927
• ISBN13: 9781120296924
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"