"Susi": Historiallinen romaani Perttuliyön ajalta

Name: "Susi": Historiallinen romaani Perttuliyön ajalta
Author: Stanley John Weyman

The narrative follows a small provincial household of three young brothers and their cousin as they prepare for a politically significant royal marriage meant to restore peace between Catholics and Huguenots. Tensions rise when a respected vidame arrives, provoking anxieties about loyalties and romantic ties. Through vivid domestic episodes, lessons in courtly conduct, and dispatches from Paris reporting attacks on reformist leaders, the plot traces how private attachments and public intrigues become entangled as fragile reconciliation unravels and communal trust collapses on the eve of widespread violence.

By Stanley John Weyman

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Stanley John Weyman

Stanley John Weyman was an English author known for his historical romances and adventure novels, which often feature themes of chivalry and intrigue. His writing is characterized by rich detail and a strong sense of period atmosphere. One of his most notable works is "A Gentleman of France: Being the Memoirs of Gaston de Bonne Sieur de Marsac," which showcases his ability to blend historical fact with engaging storytelling. Weyman's contributions to literature have earned him a place among the prominent writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his works continue to be appreciated for their narrative style and historical depth.