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Merchants of Virtue: A Historical Fiction Novel (The Huguenot Chronicles Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Paul C.R. Monk (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Amidst the opulence of Louis XIV's France, a story of defiance and faith unfolds.

In a time where faith and freedom clash, Jeanne Delpech de Castanet and her husband Jacob, stand as pillars of courage amidst the turmoil of Louis XIV's reign of intolerance.

Their life of privilege is under siege as the king's soldiers ruthlessly target the Huguenot "heretics." With their home ransacked and their children's safety hanging by a thread, the couple's resolve is pushed to its limits. Will their unwavering belief in their principles and liberty of conscience be enough to shield their family from the harrowing consequences of their defiance?

Witness the struggle for faith, the fight for freedom, and the undying spirit of a couple who refuse to surrender their convictions.

Merchants of Virtue is more than a novel—it's a journey through the rich tapestry of history, inspired by true events. It's the first gripping installment in the Huguenot Chronicles that promises adventure, historical depth, and an inspirational tale of resilience.

Embrace the adventure, feel the courage, and discover the power of conviction. Get your copy of Merchants of Virtue today!

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★★★★★ "Compelling and enlightening, a must-read for lovers of historical fiction."

★★★★★ "As a Huguenot descendant, delighted by this meaningful story. Highlights the importance of family."

★★★★★ "Spell-binding! Couldn't wait to continue reading after work."

★★★★★ "Great novel with well-drawn characters and an interesting historical background."

★★★★★ "An emotional journey through history, beautifully blending fact with fiction."

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"Wonderful historical fiction. This story has it all - love, religious persecution, mystery - you name it." By Jacqueline L Spencer on Amazon ★★★★★

"A well written , highly researched, historical drama. It leaves you wanting to find out more about this time period and the major issues in it." By Linda Longo on Amazon ★★★★★

"An excellent and skillfully crafted story about the persecution and political upheaval during the reign of King Louis XIV and the French Huguenots. Families separated, homes destroyed and livelihoods shattered - artfully and beautifully portray the choices made in life even today, that make or break an individuals character and will." By Bee Bee Amazon ★★★★★

"I find the storyline of this book to be lingering in my mind even as I have finished it and moved on to read other things. A great read!" By Sayprin on Amazon ★★★★★

From the Author

This novel is based on a true story. I came across the original journal the trilogy was inspired by while living in France. The journal was short but I was immediately pulled in by its powerful drama that spanned the globe...
While continuing my career as a scriptwriter, I spent the next 20 years researching the period and events. But this is not a history book, it is a historical novel, one that follows the life and struggles of a 17th family caught up in a world where religion was hijacked by men of power. 

I hope you enjoy reading this book and the others in the series as much as I've enjoyed writing them.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N6KF6JN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomtree Press (December 24, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 24, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2183 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 211 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Paul C.R. Monk

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PAUL C. R. MONK has worked as a linguist, teacher and script writer. It was while working as a script writer that in 2014 he published his first novel, Strange Metamorphosis, which won the Literary Classics Eloquent Quill award. He has since staged a number of plays, and has been busy completing his historical fiction serial set in the 17th century. The Huguenot Connection trilogy, which includes Merchants of Virtue, Voyage of Malice and Land of Hope, takes the reader from King Louis's France to the Caribbean, and from London to colonial New York, with drama-filled stops in the Rhine Valley and war-torn Ireland...

From his stay in China during the global pandemic comes a contemporary novel: Love in a Forbidden City.

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Beck's books
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book.
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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Chezzer
4.0 out of 5 stars Eye opening history.
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2023
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I had vaguely heard the word Huguenot before but I had no idea who or what they were. This first book has been fascinating to learn of their plight under Louis of France. A very sad, heart wrenching Tim in history.
Now on to book 2.
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Mary-louise Long
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting history
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2021
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I liked the book and may order the next one, however, I wasn't as enthralled with it as some other reviewers have been.
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paul gliva
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful books!
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(Reviewed by my wife) I loved these books! They are very well researched and give you the "feel" of the time period. I had ancestors who were Huguenot, moving from France to England and on to America; gave me an idea of the hardships they faced.
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rkkc2407
4.0 out of 5 stars worth your time
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
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A slow start but it gets better as you go. A window into a little known world I would recommend it particularly for anyone who has this ancestry
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Faustina
5.0 out of 5 stars 1st of 3 books
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2023
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As a descendant of the Huguenots I was happy to find a story that gives that period of life a meaningful story. The family was so important, wish we could go back to that.
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Arlene P. Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing strength of character & beliefs
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2018
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I was invited to read this novel for an honest review and I thought it started off slow, the names of the characters were long and hard to remember. But as I continued to read the characters developed and the author did a fantastic job of describing the treatment they received. Their faith never wavered and I wanted to continue reading to find out how things turned out. This was a very sad time in history and as a Catholic I was appalled at the treatment given to those who were not. My heart was heavy with the sadness of the families torn apart and what they had to endure to survive. I look forward to the rest of the story. A great combination of history and fiction done by Paul Monk!
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3.0 out of 5 stars it got a little bit better toward the middle
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2017
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The book was o.k..I found it hard to get into, it got a little bit better toward the middle, but the end was quite abrupt.probably won't recommend to my reader friends.
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gillian
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put it down
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2024
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Really good holiday read!
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1.0 out of 5 stars an in complete book
Reviewed in India on October 19, 2020
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It is apparent that this is a part of a larger volume. The end is so abrupt that it leaves you wondering what happened. Disliked this
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roz goddard
5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put the book down
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It took me a little while to get into the book, most probably because of all the foreign names/places. But once i got my head around that i could not put the book down. It held my interest so much that i bought books 2 & 3.
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Mrs. B. A. Crompton
4.0 out of 5 stars A chilling tale of religious persecution
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2019
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A chilling tale of the religious persecution of the Protestants carried out in France in the 17th century. The torment caused between religions has probably caused more grief between members of the human race than anything else and books like this are a worthy reminder of the futility of trying to force the change from one set of beliefs to another. The story is good but I didn’t fully immerse myself in it in quite the way I had expected to - as this is very much my favourite genre of novel. I read it and quite liked it, but I am not compelled to read the sequels. I think maybe the characters are not quite rounded enough for me as in being either goodies or baddies. The bad ones have no saving graces and the good ones no defects. There is some modern language in there as well which, for me, jars in this setting. I was kindly given a free copy of the book in return for my honest review.
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Mrs. G. A. Chesney-Green
3.0 out of 5 stars Historically interesting…
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2022
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…but I found the characters rather two-dimensional. The dialogue was, at times, stilted and unbelievable and the ending was rather abrupt. I assume the second in the series picks up from where this breaks off…but I don’t really have enough interest in the characters to do so.
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