The Pocket Bible; or, Christian the Printer: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century

"The Pocket Bible; or, Christian the Printer: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century" by Eugène Sue

Marie-Joseph «Eugène» Sue was a French novelist. He was one of several authors who popularized the genre of the serial novel. This book explores the way Catholicism affected Europe throughout the 16th century. Real-life people like the historic John Calvin are interwoven with fictional characters to create a unique tale that feels viscerally real.