The Castle Inn by Stanley John Weyman
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"The Castle Inn" by Stanley John Weyman is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the backdrop of 18th century England, the story introduces readers to a cast of characters entangled in intrigue, adventure, and societal norms of the time. The narrative begins with a group of gentlemen traveling in style, whose initial lightheartedness sets the tone for an unfolding drama involving duels and moral dilemmas. At the
start of the book, we meet a travelling carriage arriving at the Castle Inn, leading to the introduction of key characters such as Sir George Soane and a mysterious woman who pulls him into a life-changing predicament. The chapter develops the tension with hints of past conflicts, particularly the unsolved murder of the woman's father, and leads to escalating stakes as Sir George finds himself challenged to a duel by Lord Dunborough. The interactions between the characters reveal their personalities and the societal expectations they grapple with, setting the stage for a gripping tale of love, honor, and retribution in a bygone era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Weyman, Stanley John, 1855-1928 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Clark, Walter Appleton, 1876-1906 |
| Title | The Castle Inn |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11918 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11918-2 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 314 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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