Stanley J. Weyman — In Kings&Apos; Byways

London, Smith, Elder, & Co. 1902. First edition. Cloth. A first edition, first impression of this collection of short stories with a historical theme by Stanley J. Weyman. The first edition, first impression of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Stanley Weyman (1855-1928) was a historical romance novelist, sometimes referred to as the "Prince of Romance". His most popular works were set in late sixteenth and early seventeenth-century France. His writing was admired by notable authors such as Robert Louis Stevenson, Oscar Wilde and Graham Greene.This volume collects together twelve short stories set in late sixteenth and early seventeenth-century France, chronicling the struggles of the League and the Huguenots, Cardinal Mazarin, the Duke of Guise, Henry of Navarre, and other historical figures. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with light shelf wear to the joints and extremities. A small mark to the front board and a bump to the upper extremity of the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .