The Long Night by Stanley John Weyman
"The Long Night" by Stanley John Weyman is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set in Geneva during the year 1602, a time marked by political tension and cultural transformation, particularly surrounding the Reformed religion. The story centers on Claude Mercier, a young theology student arriving in Geneva, filled with romantic notions of learning and freedom, only to find himself entangled in a complex web of
conflict, honor, and intrigue that will test his ideals and courage. At the start of the novel, Mercier finds himself at the Porte St. Gervais, just as the gates of Geneva are about to close for the night. He manages to slip into the city just in time, drawn to the promise of studying under the esteemed Theodore Beza. As he explores the city, his enthusiasm is briefly overshadowed by an incident at a tavern involving a drunken soldier named Messer Grio, which nearly lands him in jail. Despite this unsettling experience, Mercier is determined to pursue his studies and secure a place to stay. His encounters reveal the underlying tensions within the city, hinting at the struggles for power, personal honor, and social dynamics that characterize Geneva's society, setting the stage for the conflicts to come in his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Weyman, Stanley John, 1855-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Long Night |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Stacy Brown, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Geneva (Switzerland) -- History -- Siege, 1602 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19485 |
| Release Date | Oct 7, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 181 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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