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Come Rack! Come Rope!

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Come Rack! Come Rope! is a historical fiction novel by Robert Hugh Benson.

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About Come Rack! Come Rope!

"Come Rack! Come Rope!" by Robert Hugh Benson is a historical novel published in 1912. Set during the Elizabethan persecution of Catholics in Derbyshire, it follows two young lovers who sacrifice their future together when Robin chooses the priesthood over marriage. As priests are hunted and martyred for treason, both face impossible choices between love and faith, safety and devotion. Based largely on real historical figures, the novel dramatizes a time when harboring a priest meant death.
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  • Historical fiction
  • Great Britain, History, Elizabeth, 1558-1603
  • Catholics, England, History, 16th century
  • Persecution, England, History, 16th century

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Who wrote Come Rack! Come Rope!?

Come Rack! Come Rope! was written by Robert Hugh Benson.

What genre is Come Rack! Come Rope!?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is Come Rack! Come Rope! free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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