Vince Rockston
ALLi Author Member
Location: Switzerland
Genres: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Born on the Island of Jersey, of Huguenot heritage. I studied physics in London, then moved to Geneva as a Research Associate at CERN. After starting a family, I worked in IT and later as a technical writer. Now retired, I enjoy the beautiful countryside around the little Swiss village where I live with my Finnish wife. When I have a chance, I love to hike in the mountains or swim in the ocean. I have published one work of historical fiction: Aquila – Can Silvanus Escape That God?, set on Elba in the 6th century. My second work of historical fiction, Greet Suzon for me, is due to be published in 2025.
Vince Rockston's books
Genres: Historical Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+
Fifteen-year-old Gédéon d’Albert joins his Papa on a furtive journey through France, learning of persecution of Huguenots by Louis XIV’s dragoons. When Papa is arrested, Gédéon continues alone to bring their documents to the Church leaders in Geneva. Dragonnades begin. The family flees by night, but marshals arrest Papa. After an eventful journey, a fisherman offers to take Gédéon, Madeleine and Maman to Jersey. But the boat runs aground on a rocky islet. Gédéon has a deep discussion about God with critically ill Madeleine. He accepts that the world God made is wonderful, but can’t understand why people always mess things up. Madeleine helps him see his need to turn to God. An old friend arrives. Madeleine forgives him for his earlier offensive behaviour, then succumbs to her fever. As Gédéon keeps vigil through the night, he experiences a mysterious encounter with Jesus, which seals his faith. The family settles...