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Will the Circle Be Unbroken?: The French Inquisition: Persecution of the Protestants
Will the Circle Be Unbroken?Step into a 17th-century world of rebellion, hidden family legacies, and a dark secret as the Mellichamps fight for survival in this period of religious strife and high-class decadence. Immerse yourself in action-packed adventures that are as daring as they are unforgettable. Will the family legacy be unbroken as each of the Mellichamp books is revealed? Uncover the secrets that lurk beneath the veneer of old-world elegance!
Introducing the book WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN?
BOOK The French Persecution of the Protestants.
William Mellichamp is an entitled narcissist, cavorting about Toulouse, France, in the 1610s. His faux friend, Tomas, threatens to turn him over to the Inquisitor, and William's family refuses to harbor him yet again. William escapes Toulouse and continues running to escape Tomas, now being bankrolled by the Inquisitor. Thus begins William’s tumble from an elegant to an odious life.
On William's fall from wealth and status, he meets the beautiful Elancee. She is a kind and benevolent person, but he is shocked by her condition, and it turns him inward to contemplate his own life. William’s dire circumstances force him to see what kind of person he truly is.
While making a new life for himself, he meets the intelligent Emma on his rise from poverty. However, when Tomas shows up and threatens William, and Emma’s family deceives her, William convinces her to flee with him to escape Tomas. How long can William keep running from his past? How will this end?
Introducing the book WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN?
BOOK The French Persecution of the Protestants.
William Mellichamp is an entitled narcissist, cavorting about Toulouse, France, in the 1610s. His faux friend, Tomas, threatens to turn him over to the Inquisitor, and William's family refuses to harbor him yet again. William escapes Toulouse and continues running to escape Tomas, now being bankrolled by the Inquisitor. Thus begins William’s tumble from an elegant to an odious life.
On William's fall from wealth and status, he meets the beautiful Elancee. She is a kind and benevolent person, but he is shocked by her condition, and it turns him inward to contemplate his own life. William’s dire circumstances force him to see what kind of person he truly is.
While making a new life for himself, he meets the intelligent Emma on his rise from poverty. However, when Tomas shows up and threatens William, and Emma’s family deceives her, William convinces her to flee with him to escape Tomas. How long can William keep running from his past? How will this end?
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Published September 29, 2025
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David William Allman
8 books29 followersStep into a 17th-century world of rebellion, hidden family legacies, and a dark secrets as the Mellichamps fight for survival in this period of religious strife and high-class decadence. Each book reveals spellbinding narratives that keep you guessing until the very end.
Immerse yourself in action-packed adventures that are as daring as they are unforgettable. Will the circle be unbroken as each of the Mellichamp books is revealed? Uncover the secrets that lurk beneath the veneer of old-world elegance!
Introducing the book series: WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN?
BOOK ONE: The French Inquisition: Persecution of the Protestants.
William Mellichamp is an entitled narcissist, cavorting about Toulouse, France, in the 1610s. His faux friend, Tomás, threatens to turn him over to the Inquisitor, and William's family refuses to harbor him yet again. William escapes Toulouse and continues running to escape Tomás, now being bankrolled by the Inquisitor. Thus begins William’s tumble from an elegant to an odious life.
On William's fall from wealth and status, he deals with things he's never had to face in his sheltered world of luxury, and it turns him inward to contemplate his own life. William’s dire circumstances force him to see what kind of person he truly is.
William tries to make a new life for himself, however, when Tomás shows up and threatens William, he decides to escape—again. How long can William keep running from his past? How will this end?
Immerse yourself in action-packed adventures that are as daring as they are unforgettable. Will the circle be unbroken as each of the Mellichamp books is revealed? Uncover the secrets that lurk beneath the veneer of old-world elegance!
Introducing the book series: WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN?
BOOK ONE: The French Inquisition: Persecution of the Protestants.
William Mellichamp is an entitled narcissist, cavorting about Toulouse, France, in the 1610s. His faux friend, Tomás, threatens to turn him over to the Inquisitor, and William's family refuses to harbor him yet again. William escapes Toulouse and continues running to escape Tomás, now being bankrolled by the Inquisitor. Thus begins William’s tumble from an elegant to an odious life.
On William's fall from wealth and status, he deals with things he's never had to face in his sheltered world of luxury, and it turns him inward to contemplate his own life. William’s dire circumstances force him to see what kind of person he truly is.
William tries to make a new life for himself, however, when Tomás shows up and threatens William, he decides to escape—again. How long can William keep running from his past? How will this end?
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December 18, 2025
3.5 stars rounded down for a mildly interesting historical fiction book set in 1600s France, Switzerland and England. While the blurb calls it a "riveting tale," I thought that it was a pleasant read. but not riveting. William Melliichamp is an 18 year old French Huguenot who violated a government edict by singing a Psalm in French, instead of Latin. His faux friend Tomas has informed on him to the French Inquisition. While attempting to flee Toulouse, he kills a guard. He is now wanted for murder, in addition to his crimes against the church. His journey causes him to eventually change from an entitled narcissist to a caring and kind man.
The french government did indeed persecute Huguenots during the 1600s and the author has a picture of the edict about various acts prohibited, including the singing of Psalms in French. Huguenots emigrated to other countries, besides England and Switzerland, including North America, and South Africa.
One quote, on William realizing what an entitled jerk he is: "Instead, he had become the quick tongued, perfectly coiffed entertainer of the ladies."
This was a LibraryThing book, sent to me by the author, David William Allman. He sent me a signed copy, a nice touch. It is book 1 of a planned trilogy.
The french government did indeed persecute Huguenots during the 1600s and the author has a picture of the edict about various acts prohibited, including the singing of Psalms in French. Huguenots emigrated to other countries, besides England and Switzerland, including North America, and South Africa.
One quote, on William realizing what an entitled jerk he is: "Instead, he had become the quick tongued, perfectly coiffed entertainer of the ladies."
This was a LibraryThing book, sent to me by the author, David William Allman. He sent me a signed copy, a nice touch. It is book 1 of a planned trilogy.
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