"Lily and Totem; or, Huguenots in Florida" is an exciting historical romance novel by the famous American writer William Gilmore Simms. The action unfolds in the 16th century, when the Huguenots move from France to the southern land of Florida in search of freedom of religion. The main characters, Michel and Ingrid, fight for survival in a wild nature full of dangers and secrets. The author successfully combined historical facts with a romantic love story, as well as the impressive beauty of descriptions of Florida nature. This book will captivate the reader with its tense story and deep moral conclusions, revealing important aspects of spirituality and faith.