"The White Plumes of Navarre: A Romance of the Wars of Religion" by S. R. Crockett is a historical romance that brings to life the French Wars of Religion, building up to the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 1572. The story weaves together the lives of real people like Admiral Coligny and the Duke of Guise alongside made-up characters like John Stirling and Claire Agnew, throwing them into a world full of tests of faith, loyalty, and tricky politics. The book starts with a feeling of worry and danger right before the massacre, with the city hot and rumors of violence everywhere. A young student, John Stirling, sees the wounded Admiral Coligny and then witnesses his murder, setting the stage for the themes of religion, power, and revenge, as the characters navigate a city full of distrust. Claire Agnew's world brings the growing rebellion into focus.
The White Plumes of Navarre: A Romance of the Wars of Religion
By S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett
Amidst religious war and looming treachery, a student witnesses a brutal assassination, igniting a dangerous journey through faith, betrayal, and revenge.
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About the AuthorSamuel Rutherford Crockett, who published under the name "S. R. Crockett", was a Scottish novelist.
Samuel Rutherford Crockett, who published under the name "S. R. Crockett", was a Scottish novelist.
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