The Golden Grasshopper: A Story of the Days of Sir Thomas Gresham, published in 1880 by William Henry Giles Kingston, is a historical novel that follows Ernst Verner, a Dutch boy orphaned by religious persecution in the Netherlands. As he relocates to England, the narrative explores his struggles during a tumultuous period marked by the Protestant Reformation and the political climate under Mary I. The story highlights the influence of Sir Thomas Gresham, a key figure in commerce and politics, and offers insight into the challenges faced by those caught in the crossfire of faith and power during the late 16th century.
