The House of the Wolf
The House of the Wolf by Stanley J. Weyman unfolds in a chaotic scene where Louis de Pavannes stands defiantly against a mob incited by the malevolent Vidame Bezers, as his friends rush to save him from impending violence, battling both the crowd and Bezers in a desperate fight for justice and survival. Amidst the turmoil, themes of honor, friendship, and the struggle against oppression emerge, driving the characters to confront their fears and fight for their friend’s life.
By Stanley J. Weyman · First published 1896 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 12 chapters · 68,017 words
First lines
I had afterwards such good reason to look back upon and remember the events of that afternoon, that Catherine's voice seems to ring in my brain even now. I can shut my eyes and see again, after all these years, what I saw then -- just the blue summer sky, and one grey angle of the keep, from which a fleecy cloud was trailing like the smoke from a chimney. I could see no more because I was lying on my back, my head resting on my hands. Marie and Croisette, my brothers, were lying by me in exactly the same posture, and a few yards away on the terrace, Catherine was sitting on a stool Gil had brought out for her. It was the second Thursday in August, and hot. Even the jackdaws were silent. I had almost fallen asleep, watching my cloud grow longer and longer, and thinner and thinner, when Croisette, who cared for heat no more than a lizard, spoke up sharply, "Mademoiselle," he said, "why are you watching the Cahors road?"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Stanley J. Weyman
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 68,017 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 897 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- 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 are central to the plot and character development.
- Drama — The story contains dramatic elements, focusing on character conflicts and emotional depth.
Tags
historical fiction · adventure · romance · mystery · suspense · nobility · betrayal · loyalty · France · 19th century · political intrigue · court life
Contents
- Ware Wolf!
- The Vidame's Threat
- The Road to Paris
- Entrapped!
- A Priest and a Woman
- Madame's Fright
- A Young Knight-Errant
- The Parisian Matins
- The Head of Erasmus
- Hau, Hau, Huguenots!
- A Night of Sorrow
- Joy in the Morning