Robin Tremayne / A Story of the Marian Persecution

Name: Robin Tremayne / A Story of the Marian Persecution
Author: Emily Sarah Holt

The novel follows a Protestant family and their circle as religious policy shifts bring rising danger during the Marian persecution. Against a backdrop of public executions, church politics, and changing allegiances, personal relationships, domestic scenes, and acts of conscience illustrate how faith, loyalty, and courage are tested. Episodes range from everyday household talk and village encounters to moments of public trial and sacrifice, presenting both intimate character interactions and broader communal consequences of enforced conformity. The narrative examines conviction, suffering, and the choices ordinary people make when law and belief collide.

By Emily Sarah Holt

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Emily Sarah Holt

Emily Sarah Holt was a British author known for her historical novels, which often explore themes of love, duty, and moral dilemmas against rich historical backdrops. Her works, such as "All's Well"; or, Alice's Victory and Clare Avery: A Story of the Spanish Armada, reflect her interest in significant historical events and figures, particularly from the medieval and Tudor periods. Holt's storytelling combines engaging narratives with a focus on character development, making her contributions to Victorian literature notable. She wrote extensively, producing over twenty works that continue to resonate with readers interested in historical fiction.