Fb2 A Gentleman Of France ePub

by Stanley Weyman

Category:	Humanities
Subcategory:	Other
Author:	Stanley Weyman
ISBN:	1419101366
ISBN13:	978-1419101366
Language:	English
Publisher:	Kessinger Publishing, LLC (June 17, 2004)
Pages:	360
Fb2 eBook:	1647 kb
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Stanley John Weyman (pronounced, 7 August 1855 – 10 April 1928) was an English writer of historical romance. His most popular works were written in 1890–1895 and set in late 16th and early 17th-century France. While very successful at the time, they are now largely forgotten. Stanley John Weyman was born on 7 August 1855 in Ludlow, Shropshire, the second son of a solicitor. He attended Shrewsbury School and Christ Church, Oxford, leaving in 1877 with a degree in Modern History.

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A Gentleman of France. Longmans, green and co. 55 fifth avenue new york. Under the red robe count hannibal a gentleman of france. Printed in the united states of america. Will not be too hard on the failings of a poor gentleman. He shall suffer no more than a rich one," he replied suavely, as hestroked the cat. "Enjoy that satisfaction, M. de Berault.

About Stanley J. Weyman: Admired by renowned authors such as. .Discover new books on Goodreads Stanley Weyman (pronounced Wyman) was the second of three sons born to solicitor Thomas Weyman and his wife Mary Maria Black o. Weyman: Admired by renowned authors such as Stevenson, Wilde, and Rafael Sabatini, Stanley John Weyman is today a forgotten literary gi.Discover new books on Goodreads. See if your friends have read any of Stanley J. Weyman's books. Stanley Weyman (pronounced Wyman) was the second of three sons born to solicitor Thomas Weyman and his wife Mary Maria Black on August 7, 1855, at 54 Broad Street, Ludlow, Shropshire. He attended King Edward VI Grammar School, Shrewsbury School (after age 16) and obtained a second class degree in Modern History at Christ Church, Oxford in 1877. Chapter I. the sport of fools. 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 also the nadir of my fortunes. I did not know at this time I may confess it to day without shame wither to turn for a gold crown or a new scabbard, and neither had nor discerned any hope of employment. Being the Memoirs of Gaston de Bonne Sieur de Marsac. This is the first novel by which Mr. Weyman won his great reputation. It is a tale of France during the religious wars of the sixteenth century, and has long ranked as one of the most brilliant historical romances of our day. Book Excerpt. gdom of Heaven by force!' and those were the last words I heard; for, as I lifted the latch-there was no one on guard there-a sudden swift silence fell upon the room behind me. I pushed the door gently open and went in. Weyman, Stanley John, 1855-1928. Book from Project Gutenberg: A Gentleman of France. Library of Congress Classification: PS. Call number. gutenberg etext 1939.

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Little Devil

Very Dumas-like in its execution, except for the first-person writing. I read this a few years ago and lost my hard copy, but by searching on Dumas and Shellabarger I was able to locate it in the Kindle store. A pleasant afternoon read of a time that I've not seen many books about.

Hugighma

I chose the book because it was written in the 1920's and I like the colder style of writing. It is in the style of Three Musketeers, Scaramouche or Scarlet Pimpernal but different. It was entertaining but a little long at times. Overall it was a good read.

Ballagar

A superb piece of historical fiction, which also has a message to deliver. At the beginning of the story, the main character is as far away from a romantic hero as one can only imagine. But as the action develops his real qualities - honour, dignity, honesty, courage, wits -- come to the surface, helping the reader (and the heroine) to realise what it is that makes one a true hero. Old-fashioned, to be sure, but eminently enjoyable nevertheless.

TheSuspect

If you're a fan of Rafael Sabatini, you'll like this book. Sabatini himself admired Weyman, primarily because he did his research and the characters and places were true to the times. Sabatini was later described as writing history disguised as fiction. I like accuracy, even in my fiction. Weyman's stories are worth the read, and this is one of his better ones.

BroWelm

This book is wonderful for those interested in pre-revolution France. Written from the perspective of a washed up member of the upper class. It follows his journeys through french society as he encouters those of bother upper and lower classes. It is filled with adventure and intrigue. Worthy of the time it takes to read and definitely a favorite of mine

Yannara

An aging, down on his luck, French Gentleman in the rein of Henry III is selected to go on a mission to retrieve a young, beautiful noblewoman, by Henry King of Navarre. Truly this is one of the best Weyman books, and one of the greatest of swashbuckling adventure fiction.

Nakora

I hated this book. The writing in it was atrocious and extremely difficult to read. I understand that it wasn't written by a modern author, but I have read historical documents before and didn't find them as bad as this book. The characters were dull and unlikeable, especially the main character who I instantly hated. I do not recommend this book.