The Huguenot

It is the last quarter of the 17th century. In France, the Wars of Religion are over and French Protestants have been enjoying a period of prosperity and protection. Suddenly Louis XIV rescinds the Edict of Nantes signed by his grandfather which guaranteed Huguenots equal rights under the law. Overnight practicing the Protestant faith has become a High Crime. Jacques-Jean is an honorable young man who lives a privileged life on his Catholic father's estates. His father is a duke and Jacques, his