Stanley John Weyman

Broschiertes Buch

The Wild Geese (1909)

Beschreibung

""The Wild Geese"" is a historical adventure novel written by Stanley John Weyman and published in 1909. The story is set in 1715 and follows the journey of a young Frenchman named Denis de Beaulieu, who is forced to flee his home after being accused of a crime he did not commit. Along with his loyal servant, Jacques, Denis embarks on a perilous journey across Europe, encountering danger and adventure at every turn.The two men eventually find themselves in the service of the exiled King James II of England, who is plotting to regain his throne with the help of a group of loyal supporters known as ""The Wild Geese."" Denis and Jacques become embroiled in the king's plans and are sent on a dangerous mission to England, where they must navigate the treacherous political landscape and evade the king's enemies.As they journey through England, Denis and Jacques encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman named Lady Mary and a ruthless spy named Colonel Francis Charteris. Along the way, they must use their wits and resourcefulness to outsmart their enemies and stay one step ahead of danger.""The Wild Geese"" is a thrilling tale of adventure, intrigue, and loyalty set against the backdrop of a turbulent period in European history. Weyman's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make for a gripping read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 340
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. September 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 494g
• ISBN-13: 9781120208149
• ISBN-10: 1120208149
• Artikelnr.: 27425639