Michel and Angele [A Ladder of Swords] — Volume 2

"Michel and Angele [A Ladder of Swords] — Volume 2" by Gilbert Parker is a historical fiction that plunges into a world of passionate love, unwavering loyalty, and tangled political schemes in the time of Queen Elizabeth I. This story follows Michel de la Foret, a brave Huguenot soldier, and the captivating Angele Aubert as they navigate challenges of friendship and love amidst the pressures of royal expectations. Fleeing danger, Michel finds refuge in England, determined to guard the cherished Angele, but courtly rivalries, particularly with the sly Earl of Leicester, darken their path. Torn between the glories of warfare and the sincere call of faith, Michel grapples with honor and destiny, while Angele, a woman of strength and devotion, maneuvers through the deceitful English court, impacting the fate of those nearest to her heart. Intertwining romance with the weighty matters of faith and duty, the novel paints a vivid picture of a dramatic historical period.