Sign-In
Cart
The Man in Black
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerRomanceHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025822242
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Man in Black is a gripping historical adventure set against the backdrop of 17th-century France. This compelling narrative follows the story of young Jehan de Bault, a boy who is kidnapped and finds himself entangled in a web of dark secrets and dangerous schemes. At the center of the mystery is Solomon Notredame, the enigmatic man in black-an astrologer and master of poisons whose influence reaches deep into the shadows of Parisian society.
As the plot moves through the treacherous streets of the capital and into the heart of domestic turmoil, Stanley J. Weyman expertly crafts an atmosphere of suspense and historical authenticity. The work explores themes of justice, redemption, and the consequences of human ambition during the reign of Louis XIII. Through sharp dialogue and vivid descriptions, Weyman provides a window into an era defined by its rigid social structures and clandestine plots. The Man in Black remains a classic of historical fiction, showcasing the author's skill in blending romanticism with high-stakes drama and intrigue.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
2 different editions
Also available
Also from
Weyman, Stanley J.
The Gentleman of France Being The Memorys of Gaston De Bonne Sieur De Marsac
Weyman, Stanley J.
Hardcover
Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France
Weyman, Stanley J.
Paperback
The man in black. Illustrated by: Wal Paget and H.M. Paget (1894)
Weyman, Stanley J.
Paget, Wal
Paperback
The Castle Inn (1898, by Stanley J. Weyman (World's Classics): Stanley John Weyman
Weyman, Stanley J.
Paperback
A Gentleman of France: Being the Memoirs of Gaston de Bonne, Sieur de Marsac
Weyman, Stanley J.
Hardcover
A Gentleman of France: Being the Memoirs of Gaston de Bonne, Sieur de Marsac
Weyman, Stanley J.
Paperback
The Gentleman of France Being The Memorys of Gaston De Bonne Sieur De Marsac
Weyman, Stanley J.
Paperback
From the Memoirs of a Minister of France (1893), by Stanley J. Weyman: (ILLUSTRATED) Henry IV, King of France, 1553-1610
Weyman, Stanley J.
Paperback
Also in
Historical Fiction
James Fenimore Cooper: The Leatherstocking Tales Vol. 1 (Loa #26): The Pioneers / The Last of the Mohicans / The Prairie
Cooper, James Fenimore
Hardcover
Anniversaries, Volume 2: From a Year in the Life of Gesine Cresspahl, April 1968-August 1968
Johnson, Uwe
Paperback
The Pirate Queen: A Novel from the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Frozen River
Lawhon, Ariel
Hardcover
The Moonlight Runner: A Gripping Historical Novel of Survival, Bravery, and Romance
Robards, Karen
Hardcover
The Amalfi Curse: A Bewitching Tale of Sunken Treasure, Forbidden Love, and Ancient Magic on the Amalfi Coast
Penner, Sarah
Paperback
The Pirate Queen: A Novel from the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Frozen River (Large Print Edition)
Lawhon, Ariel
Paperback
A Pair of Aces: Reese's Book Club (Large Print Edition)
Benedict, Marie
Murray, Victoria Christopher
Paperback
Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
Christie, Agatha
Paperback