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Paul C.R Monk

This Audiobook bundle contains the first three audiobooks of the Huguenot Chronicles series.

A family torn apart. A king with an iron fist. Will their love, faith, and loyalty be strong enough to help them survive war, persecution and a cruel separation?

France, 1685. Jeanne is the wife of a wealthy merchant, but now she risks losing everything. Louis XIV’s soldiers will stop at nothing to convert the country’s Huguenot "heretics", yet Jeanne and Jacob hold fast to their Protestant principles of liberty of conscience.

But will the punishment for their defiance be more than they can bear?

If Jeanne and Jacob can’t find a way to evade the soldiers’ clutches, their family will face a fate worse than poverty and imprisonment. They may never see each other again…

As Jacob becomes an indentured servant in the New World and Jeanne earns a meager living in Switzerland, a sudden disruption in European politics leaves their chance of a bittersweet homecoming more doubtful than ever…

Will the Delpech family survive the years of war, piracy, and persecution to reunite at last?

You’ll adore this brilliantly researched historical saga because everyone loves heart-warming tales of family loyalty and a fight for survival against the odds.

David Pickering

Bloomtree Press

The Huguenot Chronicles

The Huguenot Chronicles trilogy: A Historical Fiction Series

Paul C.R. Monk

﻿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.

Merchants of Virtue

Persecuted for their beliefs, one family must travel the globe for a place to call home…

Geneva, 1688. Jeanne is barely scraping by on meager earnings from weaving. She dreams of her previous life as a wealthy merchant’s wife before Louis XIV’s soldiers ran her family out of France for refusing to renounce their faith. But even in Geneva, Jeanne and her son aren’t anywhere close to free from persecution…

Jacob hopes his letters make it to Jeanne from the other side of the ocean. As he bides his time as an indentured servant on a Caribbean plantation, tragedy strikes in the form of shipwreck and pirates. The former merchant desperately searches for a way back to his wife…

If Jeanne and Jacob can’t rise above a world that’s closing all its doors, then they may never be reunited again…

Voyage of Malice is the second book in The Huguenot Chronicles, a series of historical fiction novels set during a time of religious persecution. If you like vividly accurate historical details, seafaring adventures, and heartwarming tales of family loyalty, then you’ll love Paul C.R. Monk’s rousing novel.

Voyage of Malice

A family torn apart by persecution. A country's global power play.

Will England's ruler turn their reunion attempt into a desperate bid for survival?

New York, 1689. Jacob Delpech thinks day and night about his wife and child. He's determined to reunite with his family in London, but New York’s brutal winter deep-freeze has ruined his carefully laid plans. With transport across the Atlantic at a standstill and European politics on the verge of upheaval, his chances of ever making it home grow slimmer by the day…

Snowbound in Switzerland, Jeanne Delpech’s heart aches for a loving reunion with her husband. To make it back to London, she and her son must travel across extremely treacherous terrain. But the biggest obstacle between her and Jacob's embrace may be the journey through dangerous enemy territory…

When England’s new king triggers fresh battles with France and her allies, the family’s plan to reunite falls into ruin. As both husband and wife begin their hazardous trek to London, war creates an impossible chasm between them. Will Jacob and Jeanne reunite, or will religious persecution tear their family asunder forever?

Land of Hope continues the riveting journey of the Huguenot Chronicles historical fiction series. If you enjoy rich, bustling history, fast-paced action, and characters overcoming brutal hardships, then you'll love this compelling instalment.

Land of Hope

In a time where whispers of freedom sparked fierce fires of rebellion, can the Delpech family withstand the turbulent tides of 17th-century America to carve a future where faith and freedom reign supreme?

Call of Freedom, the riveting sequel to The Huguenot Chronicles, continues the intertwined tales of the Delpech and Darlington families amidst the tumult of 17th-century America. Jacob and Jeanne Delpech embark on a harrowing journey from Ireland to New York, driven by a deep desire for religious and personal freedom.

Set against the backdrop of the Leisler rebellion, New York becomes a crucible of loyalty and betrayal. The Delpechs face new challenges in this unfamiliar land, with their son Paul's life taking an unexpected turn due to an injury and an encounter with an inspiring young woman.

A compelling read for fans of historical fiction and family sagas, Call of Freedom isn't just a sequel but an exploration of love, adventure, and the unyielding quest for freedom in all its forms.

Embark on this journey with Call of Freedom and discover a story that interlaces the Huguenot legacy with the foundational values of early America.

The Huguenot Chronicles - The book series

The Huguenot Chronicles - The book series

The Huguenot Chronicles books in order

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