Stanley John Weyman, born on August 7, 1855, in Ludlow, Shropshire, England, is often regarded as one of the pre-eminent historical romance writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A solicitor by training, Weyman eventually turned to writing, channeling his passion for history into meticulously crafted narratives set against the backdrop of Europe's turbulent past. His works are characte...