The Huguenot Chronicles | Historical Fiction Series by Paul C.R. Monk
The Huguenot Chronicles (Historical Fiction Series)
The Huguenot Chronicles is a historical fiction series set during and after the persecution of French Protestants following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685.
The series follows the Delpech family as they are forced to flee their homeland in France, embarking on a journey that takes them across Europe and into the New World. As they navigate exile, separation, and uncertainty, their story unfolds against the backdrop of real historical events that reshaped lives across continents.
Spanning France, Switzerland, England, and colonial America, the series explores themes of faith under pressure, family bonds, resilience, and the search for freedom in a time of upheaval.
Blending historical accuracy with character-driven storytelling, The Huguenot Chronicles is written in the tradition of authors such as Ken Follett, Kristin Hannah, and Diana Gabaldon.
Books in the series:
- Merchants of Virtue (Book 1)
- Voyage of Malice (Book 2)
- Land of Hope (Book 3)
- Call of Freedom (Book 4)
The series is particularly suited to readers interested in historical fiction set in 17th-century France, religious persecution, and family sagas.
The series is based on real historical events surrounding the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685.
Historical Context
The series is set during the period following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, when Protestant communities in France faced persecution, exile, and forced conversion.