The Refugees A Tale Of Two Continents

The Refugees A Tale Of Two Continents

by Arthur Conan Doyle
The Refugees A Tale Of Two Continents

The Refugees A Tale Of Two Continents

by Arthur Conan Doyle

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Overview

"The Refugees" written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a historical novel set in the late 17th century that follows the story of Amory de Catinat, a Huguenot guardsman in the service of King Louis XIV of France, and Amos Green, an American visitor to France. Amory is a loyal and skilled soldier, but his faith puts him in danger in a country where Protestantism is viewed with suspicion. Amos, on the other hand, is a carefree and curious traveler who is drawn to Amory's bravery and loyalty. When Amory's family is persecuted for their religious beliefs, he is forced to flee France with his wife and child, becoming a refugee in England. Amos accompanies Amory on his journey, and the two men develop a close bond as they navigate the dangers of being displaced in a foreign land. How will they spend their life being a refugee? Are they both going to get a normal and healthy life ahead? To get this answer, readers should go through "The Refugees" which is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of loyalty, faith, and the struggles of refugees.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789358011272
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Publication date: 04/01/2023
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

About The Author
Doyle is also known as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle"" or ""Conan Doyle"", suggesting that ""Conan"" is the part of the title of his compound name. He got baptized in St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh. After baptism, he got the name ""Arthur Ignatius Conan"" and ""Doyle"" as his last name. Many other names like Michael Conan were regarded as his godfather. The indexes of the British Library and the Library of Congress treat ""Doyle"" alone as his last name. Doyle was born on 22 May 1859 at 11 Picardy Place, Edinburgh, Scotland. His father, Charles Altamont Doyle, settled in England, of Irish Catholic plummet, and his mother, Mary (née Foley), was Irish Catholic. His parents got married in 1855. In 1864, the family dissipated due to Charles' developing liquor addiction, and the children were briefly housed across Edinburgh. Arthur stayed with Mary Burton, the aunt of a companion, at Liberton Bank House on Gilmer ton Road and continued studying at Newington Academy. Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan was a British essayist and doctor. He was the man behind the creation of the famous fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for 'A Study in Scarlet'. He had written four books and 56 brief tales about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are achievements in the field of thriller fiction.Doyle was a famous essayist. Other than Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and sci-fi anecdotes about Professor Challenger and hilarious tales about the Napoleonic fighter Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays.

Date of Birth:

May 22, 1859

Date of Death:

July 7, 1930

Place of Birth:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Place of Death:

Crowborough, Sussex, England

Education:

Edinburgh University, B.M., 1881; M.D., 1885
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