The Snowball by Stanley John Weyman
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"The Snowball" by Stanley John Weyman is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the early 1600s during the reign of King Henry IV of France, focusing on a conspiracy that threatens the monarchy. The book delves into themes of loyalty, intrigue, and the complexities of court life, as it mixes elements of suspense and drama against a richly detailed historical backdrop. The narrative centers on
a court official who receives a mysterious warning concealed within a snowball thrown at him during a snowy day in Paris. The warning cautions him to "Beware of Nicholas," the King's secretary, leading him to suspect treachery at the heart of the court. As he investigates, he uncovers a tangled web of relationships involving the secretary, a dismissed clerk, and conspiracies threatening the King's life. Through a series of encounters and revelations, the protagonist navigates the dangers posed by court intrigue while trying to protect the monarch. Ultimately, the book combines an engaging plot with vivid character portrayals, immersing readers in the political machinations and dangers of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Weyman, Stanley John, 1855-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Snowball |
| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive (New York Public Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly 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. | 39216 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39216-5 |
| Release Date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 369 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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