Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 163 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. Michel and Angele [A Ladder of Swords] — Volume 1 This eBook was produced by David Widger "Michel and Angele [A Ladder of Swords] — Volume 1" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel set during the late 16th century, specifically in the tumultuous period of the French Wars of Religion. The narrative revolves around themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggles of the Huguenots, a group of French Protestants who faced severe persecution. The author crafts a romantic tale inspired by true historical figures, exploring the intersection of love and duty against a backdrop of hardship and conflict. The story follows two main characters, Michel de la Foret and Angele Aubert, as they navigate their relationship amidst the dangers posed by their identities as Huguenots. Michel, a soldier, is tasked with escorting the Comtesse de Montgomery to safety in England, while Angele, waiting on the island of Jersey, faces turmoil as news of Michel’s fate remains uncertain. Their love story unfolds through a series of perilous events, including Michel's arrest under royal orders and Angele’s determination to rescue him. With engaging dialogue and vivid descriptions, Parker paints a picture of a world fraught with danger, where passion and loyalty can lead to both joy and tragedy. Ultimately, "Michel and Angele" portrays the strength of love in the face of overwhelming odds, echoing the resilience of human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Fiction Huguenots -- Fiction Jersey (Channel Islands) -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 126315 2025-06-03T07:33:13.979658 text/html 126136 2025-01-09T22:22:49.514502 text/html 131046 2025-06-03T07:33:20.490645 application/epub+zip 131382 2025-06-03T07:33:17.474651 application/epub+zip 109566 2025-06-03T07:33:16.186694 application/epub+zip 275796 2025-06-03T07:33:22.687655 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263149 2025-06-03T07:33:19.710721 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 230174 2022-09-03T10:59:01.631663 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110140 2025-06-03T07:33:13.701718 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 105192 2020-12-29T13:40:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 41908 2020-12-29T13:40:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18189 2025-06-03T07:33:22.830631 application/rdf+xml 16047 2025-06-03T07:33:16.771658 image/jpeg 3619 2025-06-03T07:33:16.481709 image/jpeg 130671 2025-06-03T07:33:13.992701 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia