The Huguenot Family (1868)

The Huguenot Family is a novel written by Sarah Tytler and published in 1868. The story is set in the late 17th century and follows the lives of a Huguenot family, a group of French Protestants who were persecuted for their religious beliefs. The family consists of the father, Pierre, his wife, Marie, and their three children, Jacques, Elise, and Jeanne. The novel begins with the family living peacefully in France until the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, which led to the persecution and expulsion of Huguenots from France. The family is forced to flee to England, where they face new challenges as immigrants. They struggle to adapt to their new surroundings, find work, and learn the language. The story is told from the perspective of the children, who must navigate their new lives in England while also dealing with the trauma of leaving their home and the loss of their extended family. Jacques, the eldest son, becomes a successful merchant and falls in love with an English woman, while Elise struggles to find her place in the world and Jeanne becomes a talented artist. Throughout the novel, the family faces discrimination and prejudice from the English community, but they also find kindness and support from unexpected sources. The Huguenot Family is a poignant story of resilience, perseverance, and the enduring power of family ties.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.