Voyage of Malice (The Huguenot Chronicles #2) by Paul C.R. Monk

Voyage of Malice (The Huguenot Chronicles #2) Reviews

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  Clif Hostetler

  This second book of the trilogy begins with a Huguenot couple separated and fugitives due to events that occurred in the first book. All rights of French Huguenots who refuse to abjure have been abolished. The husband has been taken into custody and soon sentenced to be banished to work as indentured servant in the French colony of Hispaniola. The wife is now a refugee in Geneva where she is learning that her presence and that of her coreligionist is not appreciated. She tried to support herself my weaving cloth, but jealous guildsmen destroyed her loom.
  
  The husband manages to get letter to the wife indicating that he hopeful to figure out a way to reach London, and asks that they try to meet there. So the rest of the book is filled by following the progress to two journeys, the wife traveling by riverboat and walking overland in Switzerland and the husband trying to catch a ship to cross the Atlantic. Not surprisingly both journeys are filled with incredible threats, dangers, and impossible situations.
  
  When the husband reaches Hispaniola he finds himself in a community of coreligionists who have also been banished from France. The issue of slavery is debated, and he becomes such a pain in the neck that he is sent away. Needless the say there's a hurricane, ship wreck, and he manages to survive. Through a strange twist of events he ends up with a crew of pirates serving unwillingly as the ship's doctor.
  
  Meanwhile his wife has had to deal with similar problems. It's interesting to note that both are offered tempting proposals of marriage by others who think they should assumed their predicament to be the equivalent of widowhood. But no, they are faithful to their spouse and religion.
  
  Since this is the middle of the trilogy I as reader wasn't too worried about the protagonists surviving their perilous surroundings. At the end of the book they are both a long way from London. So there are remaining problems yet to be solved.
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  Trish

  The troubles of the Huguenots are increasing. Those who have resisted conversion to Catholicism in Louis XIV’s campaign to enforce religious and political uniformity in France find themselves imprisoned indefinitely or transported to the colonies as virtual slaves, albeit with the prospect of being freed in the distant future, unlike the Africans with whom they labour.
  
  Life in the West Indies means disease, pirates and intermittent conflict between the colonial powers.
  
  Is escape possible?
  
  An alternative for others is to become a refugee. Travelling is hazardous and even the most hospitable of countries is inclined to become resentful of increasing numbers of desperate incomers. (Nothing new under the sun!)
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  Susan

  This second book in the series is another hit. The story line is fast paced with many twists and turns that continue to surprise the reader. The characters are well developed, interesting and believable. As others have said I also find myself wanting to see them reunited. This is an excellent book that left me wanting to read the next in the series to see how things will unfold for this family. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historic fiction, especially when it is based on actual historic events.
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  Nae

  I do not usually read books in a series back to back, preferring a little time to absorb the book fully before moving on. This series is written so compellingly that I have chosen to read them one after the other because I cannot wait to find out what happens to these characters! I must say I never realized much of the history of the Huguenots and their mistreatment in so many different countries! Moving on to the last one now :)
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  Kathy Stevenson

  Second of trilogy which goes back and forth between Jeanne and Jacob's stories of their struggles to escape persecution and travel to meet up and reunite their family. Both face great dangers but the big story here is that of Jacob being forced onto a ship and, at one point, finding himself working on a pirate ship and forced to participate in their treacherous ways.
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  Debra Schwitzer

  Absolutely wonderful!
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  Karen Ball

  I like this book. So much information from different locations and people..
  It was well written and great character development. And an interesting surprise.
  Would recommend for history buffs
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  Jodi Reinholt

  I am very much enjoying this series. Following Jeanne and Jacob through their trials while all the while maintaining and even strengthening their faith is very inspiring. They suffer grueling ordeals and witness some truly horrible events, but along the way they make friends, learn more about themselves, humanity and God.
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  Kimberly Westrope

  This is book #2 in this captivating series about the Huguenots. The story continues from book #1, so it is advised that you read that book first. This is an adventurous and fascinating tale that continues the story of the Delpech family, a Huguenot family that has been separated for some time and are trying to find their way back to one another.
  
  The writing is some of the most lyrical and beautiful writing I’ve read, the story strong in historical detail, the characters deeply developed and (captivating – use another word). If you have never read about this period or have a desire to know more, this is a highly recommended series.
  
  I listened to the audio version, and the narrator, David Pickering, is fantastic. He really brings life to the characters and the story.
  
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  Aighmi*

  The books in this series are very enjoyable! I was fortunate enough to listen to the audiobook of this one and really enjoyed it. These books are compelling; I can hardly wait to get my hands on the next book to see what will happen!
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  Gregory Andis

  2nd in the series. Lots more action in this one. Will definitely follow the Trilogy through as I am enjoying the intestinal fortitude displayed by the central characters.
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  Jill

  The trials and adventures of Jeanne and Jacob Delpech continue in Book 2 of the Huguenot Connection series. Mr. Monk does an awesome job of capturing and keeping the reader's attention during the book. If you enjoy historical fiction, especially early Christian history, I would highly recommend you take the time to read these books.