Under the Red Robe

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 17th-century France, Stanley John Weyman's 'Under the Red Robe' weaves a masterful tale of political intrigue, romance, and betrayal. This historical novel encapsulates the complex tensions of the time, featuring a vivid tableau of characters navigating the moral and ethical dilemmas wrought by the Wars of Religion. Weyman's prose is both lyrical and rich in ...