Stanley John Weyman
Stanley John Weyman 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.
The Great House
Amidst social upheaval, a young woman journeys from poverty to England, hoping to find family and a sense of belonging, but discovers unexpected connections that challenge her understanding of love, loyalty, and her place in the world.
By Stanley John Weyman
From the Memoirs of a Minister of France
In a French court filled with secrets, a king's trusted advisor must navigate treacherous political games and complicated romances, risking everything in the process.
By Stanley John Weyman
When Love Calls
Amid Norway’s scenic views, two young women find their carefree summer entangled with a charming stranger, leading to both comical chaos and heartfelt revelations.
By Stanley John Weyman
Under the red robe
In a France rife with conflict, a man's past returns to haunt him as he navigates a world of honor, duels, and deadly political intrigue.
By Stanley John Weyman
A Gentleman of France: Being the Memoirs of Gaston de Bonne Sieur de Marsac
In a world of political turmoil, a fallen nobleman must confront treacherous rivals and embrace a dangerous quest for redemption and honor to rescue a damsel in distress.
By Stanley John Weyman
The Snowball
A hidden warning found in a frozen projectile throws a court official into a world of conspiracy, forcing him to untangle a scheme to protect the king or risk the monarchy’s very foundation.
By Stanley John Weyman
Sophia: A Romance
In a world ruled by family and fortune, a young woman must defy expectations to follow her heart or risk a life of unhappiness.
By Stanley John Weyman
The Story of Francis Cludde
** In a land ruled by queens and shadowed by political plots, a young man's thirst for freedom ignites a battle against family, power, and destiny.
By Stanley John Weyman
A Little Wizard
In the midst of war, a spirited young orphan must brave neglect and societal upheaval to find his place in a broken world.
By Stanley John Weyman
Count Hannibal: A Romance of the Court of France
Amidst a backdrop of royal intrigue and religious strife, a tale of loyalty and survival unfolds as dark forces threaten to plunge France into chaos.
By Stanley John Weyman
Ovington's Bank
In a town driven by wealth and tradition, a banker's ambition to build a railroad clashes with a landowner's resistance, setting the stage for conflict and change.
By Stanley John Weyman
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Stanley J. Weyman
** Discover a world of honor, love, and battles through time as characters grapple with political schemes and romantic entanglements in captivating historical settings.
By Stanley John Weyman
The Wild Geese
In a divided Ireland, a honorable colonel must navigate betrayal and political unrest.
By Stanley John Weyman
Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France
In a France ruled by steel and secrets, a skilled swordsman's moment of mercy plunges him into a web of danger, forcing him to confront honor, law, and his own path to salvation.
By Stanley John Weyman
My Lady Rotha: A Romance
Amidst a brutal war, a countess and her steward must navigate a world of shifting loyalties and rising animosity as their home is threatened by both invaders and their own neighbors.
By Stanley John Weyman
The man in black
At a bustling fair, a stolen nobleman forced to be a performer catches the eye of a mysterious figure, hinting at a chance for freedom.
By Stanley John Weyman
For the Cause
Amidst a divided 16th-century Paris, a son sets out to honor his father's memory while his sister struggles with rage and despair.
By Stanley John Weyman
In Kings' Byways
A disgraced clerk in 17th-century Paris unexpectedly uncovers a royal secret and a fight for redemption.
By Stanley John Weyman
The New Rector
In a cozy English town, a new priest must find his place amidst watchful eyes and budding affection.
By Stanley John Weyman
The King's Stratagem, and Other Stories
In a world of kings and traitors, a nobleman makes a desperate gamble that could save his honor or cost him everything.
By Stanley John Weyman