The Huguenot: A Tale of the French Protestants. Volumes I-III

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The Huguenot: A Tale of the French Protestants. Volumes I-III

by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

EN·~20 hours·54 chapters

Chapters

54 total

VOL. I.

12:42

London: Printed by A. Spottiswoode, New-Street-Square.

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HUGUENOT

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THE FRENCH PROTESTANTS.

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VOL. I.

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DEDICATION.

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LORD CLINTON,

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THE HUGUENOT.

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CHAPTER I. - THE HERO, HIS FRIEND, AND HIS DWELLING IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

48:19

CHAPTER II. - THE VALET--THE TOWNSPEOPLE--THE PROCLAMATION.

52:47

Description

In this sweeping historical romance, the reader is drawn into the turbulent world of 16th‑century France, where the lives of the Huguenots unfold against a backdrop of religious strife and political intrigue. The narrative follows a cast of vivid characters—nobles, scholars, and ordinary townsfolk—whose personal ambitions and convictions intersect with the larger clash between Protestant reformers and the Catholic establishment. Through intimate scenes and carefully woven incidents, the story captures both the grand passions and the quiet moments that shape destiny.

The author's reflective voice, evident in the opening dedication, invites listeners to consider how seemingly minor events can reverberate through history, while also urging a moral contemplation of virtue, vice, and human resilience. Richly imagined settings and authentic period details bring the era to life, offering a compelling blend of romance, philosophy, and the timeless quest for freedom and identity.

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en

Duration

~20 hours (1178K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books (Oxford University)

Release date

2012-04-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

d. 1860

Best known for historical novels that once rivaled the popularity of Walter Scott, this prolific Victorian writer mixed court intrigue, adventure, and romance in dozens of fast-moving books. His career also stretched beyond literature into public service, including years as a British consul abroad.

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