Hid In The Cevennes: Or The Mountain Refuge (1882)

By Religious Tract Society

Book Overview

Hid In The Cevennes: Or The Mountain Refuge is a novel published in 1882 by the Religious Tract Society. The story is set in France during the 17th century, a time when Protestantism was outlawed and persecuted by the Catholic Church. The book follows the journey of a young Huguenot woman named Marie Durand, who is imprisoned for her faith in the Tower of Constance. Marie endures years of harsh treatment and isolation, but she never wavers in her commitment to her beliefs. Eventually, Marie is released from the tower, but she must flee for her life to the rugged terrain of the Cevennes Mountains. There, she finds refuge with a group of Huguenot rebels who are fighting for their religious freedom. As Marie becomes more involved in the rebellion, she must navigate dangerous situations and make difficult choices. She also finds love with a fellow rebel named Jacques, but their relationship is threatened by the ongoing conflict and the constant threat of capture by the authorities. Hid In The Cevennes: Or The Mountain Refuge is a thrilling historical novel that explores themes of faith, courage, and love in the face of persecution. It offers a vivid portrayal of a tumultuous time in French history and the bravery of those who fought for their beliefs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116659467X
• ISBN13: 9781166594671
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"