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St. Bartholomew's Eve: A Tale of the Huguenot Wars is a historical novel written by George Alfred Henty and published in 1894. The story is set in France during the late 16th century and follows the adventures of a young Huguenot named Philip Fletcher. The Huguenots were French Protestants who were persecuted by the Catholic Church and the French monarchy during this time.The novel begins with Philip's father being killed by Catholic soldiers, which sets him on a path of revenge against those who have wronged him and his family. Along the way, he meets other Huguenots who are fighting for their freedom and joins them in their struggle against the Catholic authorities.The story takes place during the infamous St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, in which thousands of Huguenots were killed by Catholic mobs in Paris. Philip and his companions must fight for their lives and escape the city before they too are caught up in the violence.Henty's novel is a thrilling adventure story that also provides a detailed account of the Huguenot Wars and the religious and political tensions that led to them. The book is also notable for its depiction of the bravery and determination of the Huguenots in the face of persecution and violence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.