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Mr. Crockett has made an interesting novel of romance and intrigue.
He has chosen a little town in the south of France, high up in the
mountains, as the scene for his drama. The plot deals with a group of
Calvinists who have been driven from Belgium into southern France,
where they are besieged in their mountain fastness by the French
troops. A number of historical characters figure in the book, among
them Madame de Maintenon.
“Flower o’ the Corn” is probably one of Mr. Crockett’s most delightful
women characters. The book is notable for its fine descriptions.