The Refugees by Arthur Conan Doyle

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Author Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930
Title The Refugees
A Tale of Two Continents
Note Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Refugees" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the 17th-century Huguenot persecution in France, focusing on the intertwined lives of Amory de Catinat, a soldier in the Blue Guard of Louis XIV, and his cousin Adele Catinat, the daughter of a prosperous Huguenot merchant. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for dignity amidst religious and societal turmoil. The opening of the book introduces us to Amory and Adele as they share a tender moment in her father’s house in Paris. Their conversation hints at the tensions of the time, particularly concerning the impending arrival of soldiers mandated to quarter in her father's home. The exchange is abruptly interrupted by the arrival of Amos Green, an American visitor who brings a sense of the wild frontier to the refined Parisian setting. The chapter closes with a brewing conflict when Adele's father is targeted by the dragoons, escalating into a crisis that underscores the harsh realities of persecution faced by the Huguenots. This historical tableau sets the stage for an exploration of personal and political conflicts as the characters navigate the tumultuous landscape of their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Fiction
Subject Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) -- Fiction
Subject Huguenots -- Fiction
Subject Persecution -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 11413
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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