Prince and Heretic

Published in 1914, 'Prince and Heretic' by Marjorie Bowen is a historical and biographical fiction novel set during the Eighty Years' War in the Netherlands. The story centers on the marriage of Anne of Saxony to William of Orange, exploring the political and religious tensions of the Reformation era. Key characters include the alchemist Magister Gustave Vanderlinden, whose personal ambitions and failed experiments reflect the complexities of the royal union. The narrative intricately weaves themes of faith, duty, and ambition against a backdrop of societal upheaval.