Very interesting story. Keeps you waiting and watching for what will happen to the characters next. I did not know about the Huegenots and their plight. Another lesson in history for me. I am now continuing on with reading Mr. Monk's story of May Stuart. I recommend the Huguenot Chronicles as a very good read. The trilogy was a rollercoaster of emotions. There were times I wanted to strangle Jacob and Jeanne. They often let their pride blind them to sensible choices. If you have to tell people you are humble then you probably aren't. They both mention their humility and piety frequently. France, 1685. Jeanne is the wife of a wealthy merchant, but now she risks losing everything. Louis XIV’s soldiers will stop at nothing to convert the country’s Huguenot "heretics", yet Jeanne and Jacob hold fast to their Protestant principles of liberty of conscience.

The Huguenot Chronicles (3 book series) Kindle edition The Huguenot Chronicles (3 book series) Kindle edition

Likewise, the antagonists are mostly all one-sided. In reality, even the most evil of mankind are born with not only a depraved sinful nature, they are also born carrying the very image of God. But in these books, any semblance of that aspect of their nature is very rare. I would have liked to see a bit more of the "humanity" that lies within. Thank you Mr. Paul Monk for your hours of research in bringing this very important time in our world history to light. I am proud to be the ancestor of the Huguenots. Special Bundle Offer :Secure all three captivating tales of this beloved trilogy for the price of 2! Plot-wise I am unsure that every boat and ship on the waters was so very fragile and the ubiquitous "pauper" villain appeared in the most unexpected places - too many of them. If Jeanne and Jacob can’t find a way to evade the soldiers’ clutches, their family will face a fate worse than poverty and imprisonment. They may never see each other again…Land of Hope : The vibrant New World promises a fresh start. But with old-world specters lingering, will the Delpech family finally find a place to call home? A well written, highly researched, historical drama. It leaves you wanting to find out more about this time period and the major issues in it." France, 1685. Louis XIV has brazenly revoked his grandfather Henry IV’s treaty, which had granted Protestants substantial residential and religious rights. Now the King is determined to unite the nation in one Church – by force, if necessary. A period of persecution of Huguenots commences. The author does an outstanding job of getting the reader to feel the cruelty that the Protestant community was forced to endure - not just in their homeland, but as far as the New World as well.

The Huguenot Chronicles: Books 1 - 3: A historical fiction The Huguenot Chronicles: Books 1 - 3: A historical fiction

We exchanged on a number of themes and topics throughout the hour but first of all, Fr. James DiLuzio asked if I had a question for them. So I asked how they as Catholics felt about the book. There were a few who were dubious before reading it. But I was relieved to find that the book—although it might make some readers think about the role of the Catholic Church during its long history—was not perceived as anti-Catholic at all. Part of my ancestry is French Huguenot. Eventually some of the family migrated to the U.S. I found the story to be very compelling and a great read." ★★★★★ Starting to comment on the history narrated in the book. Being brought up as. Catholic, I have been completely ignorant of the history of Protestantism. The ordeal of the members of the Church founded by Calvin in the 1500 in Geneva. They were persecuted and forced to abjure of their beliefs or loose all their possessions and family. The chronicle of their faith reminded me of the first Christians hiding in catacombs to worship, and tortured because of their faith. Very refreshing and uplifting.I was always interested in learning about the Huguenots, especially their mistreatment and expulsion from their native France. I had no idea it also included stripping them of their political rights, then their property, then imprisonment and potentially execution. This done at the behest of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Another quibble I have is with character development. The protagonists are drawn very well. The antagonists not so much. The Huguenot family, especially the parents, are portrayed as so noble yet quite humble, so brave, so *good* they almost make one's teeth hurt, as my mother used to say. There is nary a hint of any waywardness that is the lot of all men, derived from the "total depravity", the "sin nature", that we are all born with. As my mother also was wont to say, these folks wouldn't say "shit" if they stepped in it. The closest thing to a fault was that the mother had a bit of a temper that occasionally escaped. A little more of this kind of thing, spread around, would have made these people a little more "real", so to speak. No more! To learn about all their travails, and how the end is played out, you simply MUST read the books. The three novels that make up The Huguenot Chronicles trilogy have been collected into a bundle which is available in eBook and audio book here.

The Huguenot Chronicles: Books 1 - 3: A historical fiction

So that was a relief, and I must say that during the writing, it never even occurred to me that it could be anti-Catholic in any way. In fact, I spent many years going to the Catholic Church in France where my first son was baptised and confirmed! I bought the trilogy, really pleased I did. I was able to seamlessly continue with the gripping story." Part of my ancestry is French Huguenot. Eventually some of the family migrated to the U.S. I found the story to be very compelling and a great read."

France, 1685. Jeanne is the wife of a wealthy merchant, but now she risks losing everything. Louis XIV’s soldiers will stop at nothing to convert the country’s Huguenot "heretics" to the "true" faith, yet Jeanne and Jacob hold fast to their principals of liberty of conscience. Firstly, the action takes place in the very different world of the late 17th century. Secondly, religion was held hostage by men of power who used it for their political means, not to promote faith. Thirdly, the focus was on the story and one family’s flight from persecution and their trials and tribulations along the way.