The Abbess Of Vlaye by Stanley John Weyman
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"The Abbess of Vlaye" by Stanley J. Weyman is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set in a tumultuous time in France, dealing with themes of power, justice, and personal ambition amidst the backdrop of political unrest and social upheaval. The main character, Monsieur des Ageaux, is a provincial governor who finds himself entangled in the affairs of nobility and rebellion, especially concerning the enigmatic Abbess
of Vlaye. At the start of the story, the reader is introduced to Monsieur des Ageaux, who reflects on the political landscape of France, grappling with the failures of governance and the increasing tensions among the nobility. Summoned to meet the King, he learns of a peasant uprising alongside the Captain of Vlaye, a man of dubious reputation. As des Ageaux navigates his responsibilities, he experiences an accident with his horse, leading to an unexpected stay at the Château Villeneuve-l'Abbesse. Here, he encounters the troubled dynamics of the Villeneuve family, including the timid but kind-hearted Roger and his sister Bonne, the Abbess's sibling, who harbor a mix of fear and resentment regarding their father's oppressive rule and their seating status in the world. The opening chapters set the stage for a story that intertwines personal struggles with broader sociopolitical themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Weyman, Stanley John, 1855-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Abbess Of Vlaye |
| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books (Harvard College Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | France -- History -- Henry IV, 1589-1610 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38910 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38910-3 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 532 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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