The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion
By:S. R. Crockett Published By:Double9 Books
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The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion
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"The White Plumes of Navarre: A Romance of the Wars of Religion" by S. R. Crockett is a captivating historical romance that transports readers to the turbulent period of the Wars of Religion in France. Set against the backdrop of the 16th century, Crockett's novel immerses readers in a world of political intrigue, religious conflict, and passionate romance. At its heart, "The White Plumes of Navarre" is a tale of love and loyalty, as the protagonist navigates the treacherous waters of war and deception to be reunited with their beloved. Against the backdrop of the bloody conflict between Catholics and Protestants, Crockett weaves a compelling narrative filled with twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Through vivid descriptions and rich historical detail, Crockett brings to life the sights, sounds, and smells of Renaissance-era France, from the grandeur of royal courts to the chaos of battlefields. As the plot unfolds, readers are drawn deeper into a web of intrigue and betrayal, where alliances shift like sand and loyalties are tested to the breaking point. With its blend of romance, adventure, and historical drama, "The White Plumes of Navarre" is a gripping tale that will appeal to fans of both historical fiction and romance alike.
Samuel Rutherford Crockett was a Scottish novelist who published under the pen name "S. R. Crockett". He was born on September 24, 1859, in Little Duchrae, Balmaghie, Kirkcudbrightshire, Galloway, as the illegitimate son of dairymaid Annie Crocket. His Cameronian grandparents nurtured him on the tenanted farm until the family relocated to Cotton Street, Castle Douglas in 1867 (later fictionalized as Cairn Edward). In 1876, he obtained the Galloway bursary at Edinburgh University, where he earned an MA. He began his journalistic career in 1877 to support his bursary by writing for journals. He left the university in April 1879 without receiving a diploma. From 1879 to 1881, he traveled throughout Europe as a tutor before returning to Edinburgh's New College to prepare for the ministry. The Crocketts had four children: Maisie Rutherford, Philip Hugh Barbour, George Milner, and Margaret Douglas, all of whom appeared in his children's stories. In 1906, the family relocated from Bank House in Penicuik to Torwood House in Peebles, but Crockett spent much of the year overseas and made frequent trips back to Galloway. In 1886, he released a volume of poetry under the alias Ford Brereton, titled Dulce Cor (Latin for Sweet Heart). Dulce Cor is a ruined abbey in Galloway. In the late 1880s, he was a regular contributor to The Christian Leader magazine, edited by W.H. Wylie.
