Come Rack! Come Rope!

Name: Come Rack! Come Rope!
Author: Robert Hugh Benson

By Robert Hugh Benson

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A vividly drawn historical novel traces the trials of a Catholic gentry family and their circle in a rural county during a time of harsh anti-Catholic enforcement. It follows young lovers whose personal loyalties collide with public danger, priests who minister in hiding, zealous pursuers, betrayals, clandestine masses at an isolated chapel, arrests, torture, and executions. Interweaving factual incidents and imagined figures, the narrative explores faith, conscience, courage, and the costs of religious conviction while moving between domestic scenes, legal intrigue, priestly devotion, and scenes of martyrdom.

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Robert Hugh Benson

Robert Hugh Benson was an English author and priest known for his contributions to religious literature and fiction. He wrote a variety of works that explore themes of faith, morality, and the human condition. Among his notable titles is "Lord of the World," a dystopian novel that reflects his Catholic beliefs and concerns about modernity. Benson's writing often blends elements of drama and narrative, as seen in his plays like "A Mystery Play in Honour of the Nativity of our Lord" and his historical fiction such as "The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary." His works continue to resonate with readers interested in the intersection of spirituality and literature.