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by William Henry Giles Kingston
In the sun‑dappled gardens of the Louvre, a young Scottish exile named Nigel walks beside his cousin Mary, a poised courtier with a keen eye for danger. Their conversation weaves through France’s glittering palace life and the bleak prospects of Nigel’s ruined family estate, revealing his desperate hope of finding patronage with Admiral Coligny—a leading Huguenot figure. Mary warns him of the growing power of the Guise faction and the lethal risks of openly supporting Protestant ideas.
The novel captures the tension of a nation on the brink of religious war, where personal ambition collides with faith. As Nigel grapples with his convictions and the threat of persecution, listeners are drawn into the fraught world of 16th‑century France, where loyalty, belief, and survival are constantly tested. The stage is set for a gripping tale of exile, courage, and the price of standing for one’s beliefs.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (257K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
2007-05-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1814–1880
Best known for fast-moving adventure stories for young readers, this Victorian writer filled his books with sea voyages, survival, and a strong sense of duty. He also helped bring popular European tales to English readers through translation and adaptation.
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