TY - BOOK AU - Temple,Crona TI - The Glorious Return: A Story of the Vaudois in 1689 AV - PR PY - 2015/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Waldenses -- Fiction N1 - Release date is 2015-10-03; Produced by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Glorious Return: A Story of the Vaudois in 1689" by Crona Temple is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the plight of the Vaudois people in the Piedmontese Alps, focusing on characters like Rénée Janavel and Gaspard Botta as they endure persecution and strive for freedom amidst the turbulence that arises during the relentless oppression led by the Duke of Savoy. The book highlights themes of faith, resilience, and the struggle for religious liberty. At the start of the narrative, the desolation of the Valley of Luserna is vividly described, evoking both the beauty of the natural landscape and the sorrow of its obstructed lives after severe persecution. Rénée and her foster mother, Madeleine Botta, are introduced as they attempt to navigate the dangers of being hunted by soldiers, reflecting on their fear and longing for peace. Rénée’s doubts illustrate her emotional turmoil as they reminisce about happier times before the violence disrupted their lives, while Madeleine encourages her to maintain faith in God’s providence despite their dire circumstances. This poignant beginning sets the tone for an evocative tale of survival and hope against the backdrop of historical strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50122 ER -