
Ovington's Bank is a forgotten masterpiece from master story-teller Stanley Weyman (1855-1928) who was once the Charles Dickens of his day - yet by the late 20th century, all of his books were out of print. Hugh Walpole described him as 'one of the finest masters of the narrative...


Stanley John Weyman (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. He attended...




Step back in time with Stanley J. Weyman's "Ovington's Bank," a captivating historical fiction mystery centered around the treacherous world of finance. This meticulously prepared edition invites readers to delve into a tale of high stakes and hidden agendas, where the integrity...

Step back in time with Stanley J. Weyman's "Ovington's Bank," a captivating historical fiction mystery centered around the treacherous world of finance. This meticulously prepared edition invites readers to delve into a tale of high stakes and hidden agendas, where the integrity...


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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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original...





"Ovington's Bank", by Stanley John Weyman. Stanley John Weyman was english novelist sometimes referred to as the "Prince of Romance" (1855-1928).



