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 Project Gutenberg 2012-03-20 Public domain in the USA. 116 Weyman, Stanley John 1855 1928 Weyman, Stanley J. (Stanley John) The King's Stratagem, and Other Stories The king's stratagem -- The body-birds of court -- In Cupid's toils -- The drift of fate -- A Blore Manor episode -- The fatal letter. Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive (Harvard University) "The King's Stratagem, and Other Stories" by Stanley J. Weyman is a collection of historical fiction stories written in the late 19th century. The book presents tales set during the tumultuous times of French history, focusing on intricate plots involving royal characters like Henry IV of France, and themes of loyalty, betrayal, and personal honor. The main story features the young nobleman Vicomte de Lanthenon, whose financial ruin leads him into a dangerous game of gambling that entwines him with treachery and the fate of his town, Lusigny. The opening of "The King's Stratagem" introduces the Vicomte de Lanthenon, who finds himself in a desperate situation after losing a significant gamble. At a playing table in the picturesque town of La Réole, he loses two thousand crowns to the Captain of Créance, who proposes a treacherous deal to gain control of Lusigny, the Vicomte's town. As the stakes rise, the Vicomte reluctantly agrees to a high-risk throw of the dice that could either redeem him or lead to his ruin. Unbeknownst to him, his desperate plight leads to unexpected encounters, and moments of unexpected loyalty from figures like King Henry, setting a riveting tone for the narrative that explores themes of honor and the complexities of human relationships in a time of political intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Historical Novels Category: French Literature 286353 2025-07-16T04:34:34.077568 text/html 286370 2012-03-20T13:47:14 text/html 1263561 2025-07-16T04:34:42.502545 application/epub+zip 1266191 2025-07-16T04:34:38.161552 application/epub+zip 166440 2025-07-16T04:34:36.219575 application/epub+zip 617938 2025-07-16T04:34:45.307528 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601895 2025-07-16T04:34:41.156542 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319486 2022-09-18T04:17:28.842913 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 256130 2025-07-16T04:34:33.363563 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 256042 2012-03-20T13:47:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 256036 2012-03-20T13:47:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21613 2025-07-16T04:34:45.433499 application/rdf+xml 15567 2025-07-16T04:34:36.716580 image/jpeg 3710 2025-07-16T04:34:36.468558 image/jpeg 100052 2012-03-20T13:47:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 1087535 2012-03-20T13:47:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 100010 2012-03-20T13:47:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 1169010 2025-07-16T04:34:34.122574 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia