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  • A Gentleman of France

    Being the Memoirs of Gaston de Bonne Sieur de Marsac

    by Stanley John Weyman ...
    Series series Adventure & the Sea
    France, 1588: a Huguenot gentleman of forty with a good sword, a bad horse and no money is given a commission by the King of Navarre that cannot be admitted to and probably cannot be survived. Weyman failed at the bar and was briefly jailed in France as a suspected spy while on holiday; this 1893 novel made his name, and Stevenson admired it — the poverty of the hero is the fresh thing, and he ... Read more

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  • Under the Red Robe

    by Stanley John Weyman ...
    Series series Adventure & the Sea
    Gil de Berault, a duellist and gambler caught breaking the Cardinal's edict, is given a choice: the scaffold, or go to Béarn and bring back a wanted man — by staying in the man's house and betraying his sister. Weyman failed at the bar and was briefly jailed in France as a suspected spy; this 1894 novel is his tightest, and the narrator is a scoundrel who has to be watched. ... Read more

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  • The House of the Wolf

    A Romance

    by Stanley John Weyman ...
    Series series Adventure & the Sea
    France, August 1572: three brothers of a Huguenot house ride for Paris, and the bells of St Germain l'Auxerrois are about to ring. Weyman failed at the bar and was briefly jailed in France as a suspected spy while on holiday; this was his first novel, and the massacre in it is the real thing — the streets, the white armbands, the doors marked in chalk. ... Read more

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  • For the Cause

    by Stanley John Weyman ...
    Series series Adventure & the Sea
    The Netherlands under Alva: a Dutch town, a Spanish garrison, and men who must decide how much of their lives the revolt is worth. Weyman failed at the bar and was briefly jailed in France as a suspected spy on holiday — after which he wrote historical adventure with an accuracy that irritated professional historians and delighted Stevenson. ... Read more

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  • Under the Red Robe

    by Stanley John Weyman ...
    The story revolves around a character named Gil de Berault, a handsome and reckless nobleman who becomes embroiled in political intrigue, romance, and danger. The novel's title, "Under the Red Robe," refers to the red robe worn by the Cardinal Richelieu's agents, who are tasked with maintaining the authority of the Cardinal and the Crown.Here is a brief summary of the novel:Gil de Berault, a young ... Read more

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  • Count Hannibal: A Romance of the Court of France

    by Stanley John Weyman ...
    "Count Hannibal" is set against the backdrop of the court of France and is likely to involve elements of historical drama, romance, and adventure. Weyman's novels often feature swashbuckling tales with historical settings, and he was well-regarded for his ability to capture the atmosphere of different periods.If you enjoy historical romance with elements of adventure and court intrigue, "Count ... Read more

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  • A Gentleman of France: Being the Memoirs of Gaston de Bonne Sieur de Marsac

    by Stanley John Weyman ...
    The story follows the adventures of Gaston de Bonne, a nobleman and soldier who serves under King Henry III of France. Gaston is a skilled swordsman and a loyal servant of the king. The novel takes the form of Gaston's memoirs, recounting his various escapades, duels, and encounters with political intrigue and romance.As the novel progresses, Gaston becomes embroiled in the political and religious ... Read more

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  • The Long Night

    by Stanley John Weyman ...
    In "The Long Night," Weyman likely weaves a tale of suspense, romance, and intrigue set against the backdrop of historical events. While the specific plot of "The Long Night" is not readily available, Weyman's works often feature swashbuckling adventure, complex characters, and vivid historical detail.Given Weyman's penchant for historical fiction, it's probable that "The Long Night" is set in a ... Read more

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  • The Man in Black: An Historical Novel of the Days of Queen Anne

    by George Payne Rainsford James & Stanley John Weyman ...
    Let me take you into an old-fashioned country house, built by architects of the early reign of James the First. It had all the peculiarities--I might almost say the oddities--of that particular epoch in the building art. Chimneys innumerable had it. Heaven only knows what rooms they ventilated; but their name must have been legion. The windows were not fewer in number, and much more irregular: for ... Read more

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  • The Wild Geese

    by Stanley John Weyman ...
    The novel may revolve around the exploits of its protagonist, who may be a dashing and swashbuckling figure caught up in the events of the time. Against the backdrop of the Franco-Spanish War or the French Wars of Religion, the protagonist may become embroiled in a dangerous mission or quest that tests their courage, loyalty, and honor.As the plot unfolds, readers may be introduced to a cast of ... Read more

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  • For the Cause

    by Stanley John Weyman ...
    The story follows the adventures of Honoré de Sainte-Marie, a young nobleman who becomes involved in the political intrigues and conflicts of the Fronde. Honoré, who is loyal to the cause of the French monarchy, navigates through dangerous and turbulent times, encountering various challenges and adversaries along the way.Weyman's novel is known for its detailed depiction of historical events and ... Read more

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  • In Kings' Byways

    by Stanley John Weyman ...
    The stories in "In Kings' Byways" typically revolve around episodes of intrigue, romance, and adventure, often set against the backdrop of significant historical events or periods. Weyman's writing style is characterized by its attention to historical detail, vivid descriptions, and engaging plots.While each story in the collection stands alone, they are all connected by the theme of exploring the ... Read more

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