"The Castle Inn" by Stanley John Weyman is an adventure tale that takes place in 18th century England, inviting its readers to meet a variety of characters caught up in a web of trickery and the social standards of the period. Things kick off with a group of fancy gentlemen whose happy traveling sets the scene for a drama full of duels and tough moral choices. A carriage pulls up to the Castle Inn, bringing important people like Sir George Soane and a puzzling woman who throws him into a situation that will change his life forever. The story builds suspense by dropping hints about old fights, like the unsolved murder of the woman's father, raising the stakes as Sir George is dared to a duel by Lord Dunborough. The way the characters act shows who they are and the expectations of their world, getting ready for a thrilling story of love, honor, and revenge in the olden days.
The Castle Inn
By Stanley John Weyman
In a bygone era, a gentleman's arrival at an inn ignites a dangerous game of honor, love, and retribution, forcing him to confront a past shrouded in mystery and challenged to a duel.
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About the AuthorStanley 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.
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.
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