Come Rack! Come Rope! (1912)

Come Rack! Come Rope! is a historical novel written by Robert Hugh Benson and published in 1912. Set in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the novel tells the story of a Catholic family and their struggles to practice their faith in a country where Catholicism is outlawed. The main character, Robin Audrey, falls in love with a Catholic girl named Margaret Clitherow, who is eventually martyred for her faith. The novel also features historical figures such as Edmund Campion, a Jesuit priest who was executed for his Catholic beliefs. The title of the book refers to the punishment of hanging, drawing, and quartering, which was used against Catholics who refused to renounce their faith. Come Rack! Come Rope! is a powerful and moving portrayal of religious persecution and the courage of those who stood firm in their beliefs.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.