The Snowball

Name: The Snowball
Author: Stanley John Weyman

A royal official in early 17th-century France recounts a tense season at court after the queen's illness and the Dauphin's birth, when a noble-led conspiracy sows fear and suspicion. While visiting a confidant, he is struck by a snowball that hides a clandestine note warning against the king's secretary, a discovery that triggers cautious investigation. The episode highlights secrecy, rumor, and the fragility of favor, and serves as a prelude to the inquiry, trial, and execution of the conspirator as the narrator untangles loyalties and duplicity within the royal household.

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.