The Long Night by Stanley J. Weyman
The Long Night follows a young man who arrives in Geneva in search of knowledge but soon becomes embroiled in a dangerous mix of intrigue, witchcraft, and personal conflict, challenging his bravery and romantic aspirations. As he navigates this perilous landscape, he must confront his fears and the sinister forces at play.
By Stanley J. Weyman · First published 1899 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 26 chapters · 142,172 words
First lines
They were about to shut the Porte St. Gervais, the north gate of Geneva. The sergeant of the gate had given his men the word to close; but at the last moment, shading his eyes from the low light of the sun, he happened to look along the dusty road which led to the Pays de Gex, and he bade the men wait. Afar off a traveller could be seen hurrying two donkeys towards the gate, with now a blow on this side, and now on that, and now a shrill cry. The sergeant knew him for Jehan Brosse, the bandy-legged tailor of the passage off the Corraterie, a sound burgher and a good man whom it were a shame to exclude. Jehan had gone out that morning to fetch his grapes from Moeens; and the sergeant had pity on him.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Stanley J. Weyman
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 142,172 words
- Structure: 26 chapters, 2,274 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The novel is set in a historical context, exploring themes and events relevant to a specific 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 intense emotional conflicts and character-driven storytelling.
Tags
historical fiction · adventure · romance · mystery · suspense · 19th century · England · political intrigue · betrayal · loyalty · courage · narrative
Contents
- A Student of Theology
- The House on the Ramparts
- The Quintessential Stone
- Caesar Basterga
- The Elixir Vitae
- To Take or Leave
- A Second Tissot
- On the Threshold
- Melusina
- Auctio Fit: Venit Vita
- By this or that
- The Cup and the Lip
- A Mystery Solved
- "and only One Dose in all the World!"
- On the Bridge
- A Glove and what Came of it
- The "Remedium"
- The Bargain Struck
- The Departure of the Rats
- In the Darkened Room
- The "Remedium"
- Two Nails in the Wall
- In Two Characters
- Armes! Armes!
- Basterga at Argos
- The Dawn