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Stanley J. Weyman
Book List in Order: 27 titles
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When Love Calls
- Mar-2012
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Hannah Gregory is good at many things, but that list doesn't include following rules. So when she is forced to apply for a job as a telephone switchboard operator to support her two sisters, she knows it won't be easy. "Hello Girls" must conduct ...
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The Snowball
- Apr-2012
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Sometimes, a seemingly trivial turn of events can spiral into a huge mess. That's exactly what happens in Stanley J. Weyman's story "The Snowball," in which a casually tossed clod of ice and snow sets off an international incident. Packed with politi...
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From the Memoirs of a Minister of France
- Jun-2012
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A marvellous collection of twelve short stories set in the backdrop of Henry IV’s reign. These historical romances chronicle the various thrilling experiences of Duc de Sully, Henry’s Prime Minister. A masterpiece of the swashbuckling genre, the ...
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Shrewsbury
- Mar-2013
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Set in the region of England where he was born and raised, Shrewsbury puts Stanley Weyman's literary prowess as a master of historic romance on full display. Packed with plenty of romance and adventure, this novel is sure to please even the most disc...
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A Gentleman Of France
The death of the Prince of Conde, which occurred in the spring of 1588, by depriving me of my only patron, reduced me to such straits that the winter of that year, which saw the King of Navarre come to spend his Christmas at St. Jean d'Angely, saw al...
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In Kings' Byways
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The Abbess Of Vlaye
Author Stanley J. Weyman gained acclaim as one of the foremost writers of historical romance, and his trademark strengths are on full display in The Abbess of Vlaye. Set in the late sixteenth century, this engrossing novel combines romance, adventure...
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The Castle Inn
Julia suspects that her lover, Sir George Sloane, is responsible for her abduction when he receives a mysterious note. Sloane meets with treachery, sword-and-pistol fighting, and other dramas while he tries to prove his innocence. The high spirit of ...
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Chippinge Borough
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Count Hannibal
M. de Tavannes smiled. Mademoiselle averted her eyes, and shivered; as if the air, even of that close summer night, entering by the door at her elbow, chilled her. And then came a welcome interruption. "Tavannes " "Sire " Count Hannibal rose slowly. ...
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For the Cause
Paris had never seemed to the eye more peaceful than on a certain November evening in the year 1589: and this although many a one within its walls resented the fineness of that night as a mockery, a scoff at the pain of some and the fury of others....
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The Great House
Stanley John Weyman (7 August 1855 - 10 April 1928) was an English novelist sometimes referred to as the "Prince of Romance."Weyman (pronounced "why-man") was born at Ludlow, Shropshire. The second son of a solicitor, he was educated at Shrewsbury Sc...
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The House of the Wolf
A fantastic romance novel set during the 16th century French Wars of Religion, written by the master of the romance novel, Stanley J. Weyman....
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The King's Stratagem and Other Stories
Craving some classic action-adventure tales? Dive into The King's Stratagem and Other Stories from acclaimed British author Stanley J. Weyman. Known for inserting strong historical elements into his fiction, Weyman was one of the most popular action-...
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Laid up in Lavender
The old adage says that money changes everything, and according to the woebegone wealthy featured in the stories in Stanley J. Weyman's collection Laid Up in Lavender, that doesn't always mean change for the better. Romantic entanglements, legal woes...
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A Little Wizard
Stanley John Weyman (7 August 1855 - 10 April 1928) was an English novelist sometimes referred to as the "Prince of Romance Weyman (pronounced "why-man") was born at Ludlow, Shropshire. The second son of a solicitor, he was educated at Shrewsbury Sch...
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The Long Night
Prehistoric World is a description of life and times lying beyond the light of history. This is indeed an extensive subject, and calls for some explanation, both as to the general design of the work and what steps have been taken to secure correct in...
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The Man in Black
Stanley John Weyman (7 August 1855 - 10 April 1928) was an English novelist sometimes referred to as the "Prince of Romance." Weyman (pronounced "why-man") was born at Ludlow, Shropshire. The second son of a solicitor, he was educated at Shrewsbury S...
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My Lady Rotha
Acclaimed British author Stanley Weyman rose to acclaim with a series of richly detailed romance novels and well-researched forays into historical fiction. My Lady Rotha combines both of these themes, weaving a heartwarming love story against a backd...
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The New Rector
Known as one of the foremost writers of historical romances, Stanley J. Weyman began writing at mid-life and quickly ascended to the uppermost heights of literary acclaim. The New Rector is one of his earliest novels, and it amply demonstrates the wi...
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Ovington's Bank
Explore a fascinating period in history with this detailed and engaging historical novel from prominent author Stanley J. Weyman. The novel unfolds against the backdrop of the Panic of 1825, a crash that was caused in part by a massive fraud set in P...
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The Red Cockade
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Sophia: A Romance
It may be classified as a romance, but the heroine of Stanley J. Weyman's classic novel Sophia is no shrinking violet chomping on bonbons while waiting around to be saved by her Prince Charming. This action-packed story offers readers the best of bot...
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Starvecrow Farm
British author Stanley J. Weyman rose to literary fame with a series of swashbuckling adventure tales. Over time, Weyman bridled against the constraints of that genre and began to explore other settings. The novel Starvecrow Farm is one of a series o...
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The Story of Francis Cludde
Stanley John Weyman (7 August 1855 - 10 April 1928) was an English novelist sometimes referred to as the "Prince of Romance." Weyman (pronounced "why-man") was born at Ludlow, Shropshire. The second son of a solicitor, he was educated at Shrewsbury S...
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Under the Red Robe
To the end of his life I have heard that the great king loved this district, and would sigh, when years and State fell heavily on him, for the beech groves and box-covered hills of South Bearn. From the terraced steps of Auch you can see the forest r...
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The Wild Geese
This novel comes from volume 20 of the Works of Stanley J. Weyman. According to Wikipedia: "Stanley John Weyman (August 7, 1855 - April 10, 1928) was an English novelist sometimes referred to as the "Prince of Romance"....