Saint Bartholomew's Eve: A Tale of the Huguenot Wars

** "Saint Bartholomew's Eve: A Tale of the Huguenot Wars" by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty is a historical fiction set in 16th-century France, amidst the religious wars between Catholics and Huguenots (French Protestants). The novel follows Philip Fletcher, a young man with both English and French Huguenot backgrounds, as he navigates the dangerous world of religious persecution. Beginning with background on the Huguenot Wars, the story shifts to Philip’s upbringing in Canterbury, where his family provides an understanding of the rising conflict in France. His character is shaped by his dual heritage, and early discussions about his future foreshadow his involvement in the fight for religious freedom. **