The House of the Wolf: A Romance by Stanley John Weyman

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Author Weyman, Stanley John, 1855-1928
Title The House of the Wolf: A Romance
Note Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary "The House of the Wolf: A Romance" by Stanley John Weyman is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in France during the turbulent times of 1572, amidst the conflict between Catholics and Huguenots. Following the lives of young Anne de Caylus and his brothers, the book revolves around themes of love, betrayal, and the dangers posed by their nefarious neighbor, Raoul de Bezers, known as the Vidame. The narrative begins with Anne's cousin Catherine announcing her engagement to M. de Pavannes, setting off a series of events that leads to conflicts and peril as their world is overshadowed by the realities of political and social unrest. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the idyllic summer afternoon in which the young protagonists are lounging when Catherine reveals her impending marriage. However, the atmosphere shifts dramatically with the arrival of the Vidame, whose threatening demeanor instills fear and foreshadows conflict. As the boys grapple with their admiration for Catherine and their concern for her safety, the narrative quickly escalates to violence when they intervene on behalf of a courier who is attacked by a mob. This encounter leads to the unfortunate realization that they have made a formidable enemy in the Vidame. The tension builds throughout the opening, setting the stage for the unfolding drama that promises adventure, danger, and a quest for justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Saint Bartholomew's Day, Massacre of, France, 1572 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 2041
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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