Michel and Angele [A Ladder of Swords] — Complete

"Michel and Angele" by Gilbert Parker is a historical fiction that unveils the lives of Huguenot refugees in England, following Michel de la Foret and Angele Aubert as religious persecution and long journeys intertwine their destinies. The novel opens with records from the Walloon Church, setting a stage where Angele's longing for Michel sparks a narrative of love and determination against a background of peril. Angele's loyalty drives her quest to reunite with Michel, even as he faces great dangers; this highlights the challenges and triumphs as they navigate a society that puts their identities at risk.