In Kings' Byways

"In Kings' Byways" by Stanley John Weyman is a thrilling historical fiction story that begins with a young clerk's sudden fall from grace in 17th-century Paris, where Prosper goes from a promising future to struggling as an outlaw. The story follows Prosper's tumultuous path as he deals with treachery, shame, after learning he is part of a major plot involving a missing child. This stolen child is thought to be the young King of France. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant and tense Paris, the narrative explores themes of fate, devotion, as Prosper faces danger and uncertainty, leaving readers curious about his unfolding destiny.