The White Plumes of Navarre: A Romance of the Wars of Religion by S. R. Crockett
"The White Plumes of Navarre: A Romance of the Wars of Religion" by S. R. Crockett is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. It is set during the tumultuous period of the French Wars of Religion, focusing on the events leading up to the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 1572. The narrative intertwines the lives of significant historical figures such as Admiral Coligny and Duke of Guise with fictionalcharacters, including the young protagonist John Stirling and Claire Agnew, as they navigate the treacherous landscape of faith, loyalty, and political intrigue. The opening of the novel introduces a tense atmosphere on the eve of the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre, depicting the heat in Paris and the ominous signals of impending violence. As the wounded Admiral Coligny converses with his companions, a young student from Geneva named John Stirling witnesses the unfolding tragedy, including Coligny's assassination. In the midst of chaos, the narrative sets the foundation for exploring themes of religion, power struggles, and personal vendettas as characters like Claire Agnew enter the story amidst the growing rebellion, emphasizing the conflicts that arise in a city engulfed by distrust and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford), 1860-1914 |
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| Title | The White Plumes of Navarre: A Romance of the Wars of Religion |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Delphine Lettau, Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | France -- History -- Wars of the Huguenots, 1562-1598 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33215 |
| Release Date | Jul 21, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 135 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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