The Chevalier's daughter : or, An exile for the truth

Set amid the turbulent aftermath of the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, the story follows Rosamond Genevieve Corbet, a young woman born into a Franco‑English marriage that ties her destiny to both court intrigue and the hidden faith of her mother’s lineage. Through her vivid recollections, listeners are drawn into the stately halls of the Tour d’Antin and the shadowed streets of Normandy, where the Chevalier’s household wrestles with loyalty, secrecy, and the relentless pressure of a kingdom divided by religion. The opening chapters blend tender family portraiture with the looming threat of persecution, establishing a delicate balance between personal affection and the larger historical forces at play.

As Rosamond matures, her keen intellect and steadfast convictions pull her into a world of covert journeys, clandestine alliances, and unexpected exile. The narrative unfolds as a series of memoir‑style entries, each offering intimate insight into the choices that shape her path—from a daring flight across the Channel to a tentative refuge in Jersey and beyond. Listeners will discover a richly textured portrait of a courageous woman navigating love, faith, and identity while the very foundations of 17th‑century Europe shift around her.