Project Gutenberg 2000-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 657 Lang, Andrew 1844 1912 Lang, Walter Andrew The Valet's Tragedy, and Other Studies The valet's tragedy -- The valet's master -- The mystery of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey -- The false Jeanne D'Arc -- Junius and Lord Lyttelton's ghost -- The mystery of Amy Robsart -- The voice of Jeanne D'Arc -- The mystery of James de la Gloche -- The truth about "Fisher's ghost" -- The mystery of Lord Bateman -- The queen's Marie -- The Shakespeare-Bacon imbroglio. Produced by Les Bowler and David Widger "The Valet's Tragedy and Other Studies" by Andrew Lang is a historical and literary exploration written during the late 19th century. This collection delves into various intriguing historical mysteries, focusing on the enigmatic figure of Eustache Dauger, often associated with the legend of the Man in the Iron Mask, alongside other notable historical figures and events that shape the narrative. The opening of the collection introduces the complex legend surrounding the Man in the Iron Mask, initially presented through the lens of historical speculation and scrutiny. Lang articulates the story of Eustache Dauger, a valet caught in the web of royal intrigue, who was imprisoned under extraordinary conditions, raising questions about his true identity and the secrets he may have held. The narrative dissects the layers of legend and fact, suggesting that Dauger, despite being a mere servant, became a focal point of speculation and mystery that captivated the imagination of his time. This introduction sets the stage for further explorations into other historical enigmas that follow in the subsequent essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en History World history D Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - Other 603778 2025-08-01T12:05:37.711477 text/html 627315 2021-02-26T00:42:21 text/html; charset=utf-8 214661 2021-02-26T00:42:26 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 295109 2025-08-01T12:05:46.561371 application/epub+zip 309421 2025-08-01T12:05:40.998405 application/epub+zip 300123 2025-08-01T12:05:39.636433 application/epub+zip 531811 2025-08-01T12:05:50.902387 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 517680 2025-08-01T12:05:45.810383 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 488494 2022-09-01T13:35:20.955991 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 540153 2025-08-01T12:05:36.868429 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 540003 2016-12-17T10:31:08 text/plain; charset=utf-8 205887 2016-12-17T10:35:38 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 531416 2012-07-26T09:49:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 204524 2012-07-26T09:50:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20671 2025-08-01T12:05:51.047350 application/rdf+xml 14816 2025-08-01T12:05:40.256444 image/jpeg 3496 2025-08-01T12:05:39.890415 image/jpeg 291273 2025-08-01T12:05:37.759468 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia