The A Tale of Two Continents Doyle, Arthur Conan 1859-1930 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Refugees" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the 17th-century Huguenot persecution in France, focusing on the intertwined lives of Amory de Catinat, a soldier in the Blue Guard of Louis XIV, and his cousin Adele Catinat, the daughter of a prosperous Huguenot merchant. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for dignity amidst religious and societal turmoil. The opening of the book introduces us to Amory and Adele as they share a tender moment in her father’s house in Paris. Their conversation hints at the tensions of the time, particularly concerning the impending arrival of soldiers mandated to quarter in her father's home. The exchange is abruptly interrupted by the arrival of Amos Green, an American visitor who brings a sense of the wild frontier to the refined Parisian setting. The chapter closes with a brewing conflict when Adele's father is targeted by the dragoons, escalating into a crisis that underscores the harsh realities of persecution faced by the Huguenots. This historical tableau sets the stage for an exploration of personal and political conflicts as the characters navigate the tumultuous landscape of their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Refugees_(novel) Release date is 2004-03-01 Etext produced by an anonymous PG volunteer HTML file produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Historical fiction France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Fiction Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) -- Fiction Huguenots -- Fiction Persecution -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11413 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11413 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133255.0 11413