In Kings' Byways

By Stanley J. Weyman

Book Overview

In Kings' Byways is a historical fiction novel written by Stanley J. Weyman. The story is set in 17th century France and follows the life of a young nobleman named Gaston de Luynes. Gaston is a charismatic and adventurous young man who is eager to explore the world and experience all that life has to offer.The novel begins with Gaston's arrival in Paris, where he quickly becomes involved in the political intrigues and power struggles of the French court. He soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous plot to overthrow the King, and must use all of his wit and cunning to stay one step ahead of his enemies.As Gaston travels through the French countryside, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including highwaymen, gypsies, and aristocrats. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Isabelle, who becomes his constant companion and confidante.As the plot thickens, Gaston finds himself drawn into a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. With the help of his loyal friends and allies, he must navigate the treacherous waters of French politics and survive the deadly dangers that lurk around every corner.In Kings' Byways is a thrilling adventure story that combines romance, action, and political intrigue into a captivating tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With vivid descriptions of life in 17th century France and a cast of memorable characters, this novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.1902. The classic age of the swashbuckler might well be said to have begun with Weyman, who was ordained the greatest of the yellow �������90s swashbuckling romancers. In Kings' Byways is a scarce collection of a dozen short stories of old France, the majority set around the year 1600 chronicling the struggles of the League and the Huguenots, Cardinal Mazarin, the Duke of Guise, Henry of Navarre and other historical figures. The book is divided into three sections. Part I. contains seven tales: Flore; Crillion's Stake; For the Cause; The King's Strategem; The House on the Wall; Hunt the Owler; and The Two Pages. Part II. includes: The Diary of a Statesman with three related episodes; Episode of the Fowl in the Pot; Episode of the Boxwood Fire; and Episode of the Snowfall. Part III., called King Terror set in the late 1700s, has two tales: A Daughter of the Gironde and In the Name of the Law. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162642092
• ISBN13: 9781162642093
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"