The Abbess of Vlaye

Name: The Abbess of Vlaye
Author: Stanley J. Weyman

The Abbess of Vlaye follows a governor whose life is thrown into turmoil when a noblewoman seeks refuge from a bandit, setting off a chain of political intrigue and personal conflict in 16th-century France. As tensions rise, the characters navigate the complexities of loyalty, power, and desire.

By Stanley J. Weyman · First published 1906 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 26 chapters · 146,793 words

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Monsieur des Ageaux was a man of whom his best friends could not say that he shone, or tried to shine, in the pursuit of the fair sex. He was of an age, something over thirty, when experience renders more formidable the remaining charms of youth; and former conquests whet the sword for new emprises. And the time in which he lived and governed the province of Perigord for the King was a time in which the favour of ladies, and the good things to be gained thereby, stood for much, and morality for little. So that for the ambitious the path of dalliance presented almost as many chances of advancement as the more strenuous road of war.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Stanley J. Weyman
Date: 1906 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Mystery
Length: 146,793 words
Structure: 26 chapters, 2,356 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The novel is set in a historical context, exploring themes and events relevant to the time period.
Adventure — The plot involves elements of adventure, including quests and challenges faced by the characters.
Romance — Romantic relationships and emotional connections are central to the character development and plot.
Drama — The narrative includes dramatic elements, focusing on character conflicts and emotional struggles.