Stanley John Weyman

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The Long Night

Beschreibung

"The Long Night" by Stanley Weyman transports readers to 17th-century Geneva during a time of siege and conspiracy. This historical fiction novel plunges into a dramatic period in Switzerland's past, exploring themes of conflict and resilience. Set against the backdrop of the siege of Geneva in 1602, the story captures the tension and uncertainty of a city under threat. Weyman masterfully evokes the atmosphere of a city braced for war, where intrigue and danger lurk around every corner. A classic of historical fiction, "The Long Night" offers a thrilling adventure rooted in a pivotal moment in European history. Readers interested in action, military conflict, and meticulously researched historical settings will find themselves captivated by this tale of courage and intrigue. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Stanley John Weyman (7 August 1855 - 10 April 1928) was an English historical romance writer. His most successful novels, written between 1890 and 1895, were set in late 16th and early 17th-century France. Stanley John Weyman was born on August 7, 1855, in Ludlow, Shropshire, as the second son of an attorney. He attended Shrewsbury School and Christ Church, Oxford, and graduated in 1877 with a degree in Modern History. Following a year of teaching at the King's School in Chester, he returned to Ludlow in December 1879 to live with his widowed mother. Weyman was called to the law in 1881 but struggled as a barrister due to his shyness, nervousness, and soft-spokenness. However, the lack of briefs provided him time to write. His short story "King Pippin and Sweet Clive" was published in the Cornhill Magazine, but its editor, James Payn, a novelist himself, advised Weyman that it would be simpler to make a career by writing novels. Weyman saw himself as a historian, so he was particularly pleased by excellent feedback on an article he wrote about Oliver Cromwell that appeared in the English Historical Review.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 258
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 367g
• ISBN-13: 9781023026987
• ISBN-10: 1023026988
• Artikelnr.: 74071206