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The White Plumes of Navarre is a historical romance novel set during the Wars of Religion in 16th century France. Written by Samuel R. Crockett and first published in 1906, the book tells the story of a young Huguenot soldier named Myles de la Pole who falls in love with a Catholic... Read Full Overview

"The White Plumes of Navarre" from S. R. Crockett. Scottish novelist (1859-1914).

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""The White Plumes of Navarre: A Romance of the Wars of Religion"" is a historical fiction novel written by Samuel R. Crockett and published in 1906. The story is set in France during the late 16th century, a time when the country was torn apart by religious conflicts between... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The White Plumes of Navarre by Samuel Rutherford Crockett

Reproduction of the original: The White Plumes of Navarre by Samuel Rutherford Crockett

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The night was hot in Paris. Breathless heat had brooded over the city all Saturday, the 23rd of August, 1572. It was the eve of Saint Bartholomew. The bell of Saint Germain l'Auxerrois had just clashed out the signal. The Louvre was one blaze of lights. Men with lanterns and... Read Full Overview

Samuel Rutherford Crockett (24 September 1859 - 16 April 1914), who published under the name "S. R. Crockett", was a Scottish novelist. He was raised by his Cameronian grandparents on the tenanted farm until 1867 when the family moved to Cotton Street, Castle Douglas (later fictionalised... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The night was hot in Paris. Breathless heat had brooded over the city all Saturday, the 23rd of August, 1572. It was the eve of Saint Bartholomew. The bell of Saint Germain l'Auxerrois had just clashed out the signal. The Louvre was one blaze of lights. Men with lanterns and... Read Full Overview

S. R. Crockett's romantic adventure novel is set against the backdrop of medieval Scotland. The White Plume tells the story of ambitious knight Quentin Kennedy and his quest for power and love in a world of shifting allegiances and treacherous enemies. With vivid characters... Read Full Overview