** "Come Rack! Come Rope!" by Robert Hugh Benson is a journey into Elizabethan England, where young Robin Audrey finds himself torn between love, family, and faith amidst the harsh persecution of Catholics. As Robin rides to meet his beloved, Marjorie, he's confronted with the shattering news that his own father plans to abandon the Catholic faith, triggering a crisis that tests Robin's deepest convictions. Set against a backdrop of societal pressure and religious conflict, the novel skillfully weaves together a tale of personal and familial struggle, highlighting the difficult choices faced by those who remained true to their beliefs during this turbulent era. This sets the stage for a story where love clashes with loyalty, and faith demands the ultimate sacrifice. **
Come Rack! Come Rope!
By Robert Hugh Benson
** In a time of religious persecution, a young man must choose between his forbidden love, his family's wishes, and his unwavering Catholic faith.
Summary
About the AuthorRobert Hugh Benson AFSC KC*SG KGCHS was an English Catholic priest and writer. First an Anglican priest, he was received into the Catholic Church in 1903 and ordained therein the next year. He was also a prolific writer of fiction, writing the notable dystopian novel Lord of the World, as well as Come Rack! Come Rope!.
Robert Hugh Benson AFSC KC*SG KGCHS was an English Catholic priest and writer. First an Anglican priest, he was received into the Catholic Church in 1903 and ordained therein the next year. He was also a prolific writer of fiction, writing the notable dystopian novel Lord of the World, as well as Come Rack! Come Rope!.
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