Adelaide Or The Massacre Of St. Bartholomew: A Tale, Including Historical Anecdotes Of Henry The Great (1830) is a historical fiction novel written by Barbara Hofland. The book is set in France during the 16th century and revolves around the infamous Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day in 1572. The story follows the life of Adelaide, a young girl who witnesses the brutal massacre of Protestants in Paris during the reign of King Charles IX. Adelaide...