""The Protestant: A Tale Of The Reign Of Queen Mary"" by Mrs. Bray is a historical fiction novel set during the reign of Queen Mary I of England, also known as ""Bloody Mary"" for her persecution of Protestants. The story follows the life of a young Protestant man named Arthur de Vere who is forced to flee England after the ascension of Queen Mary to the throne. He travels to Germany where he becomes involved in the Protestant Reformation and joins the army of the Protestant leader, William of Orange. Arthur eventually returns to England to fight against Queen Mary's regime and is captured and sentenced to death. The novel explores themes of religious persecution, political upheaval, and the struggle for religious freedom. It provides a vivid portrayal of life during the Tudor era and sheds light on the tumultuous political and religious climate of the time.The Persecution Of The Protestants Under Mary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.