Publisher's Synopsis
The Man in Black is a novel by Stanley J. Weyman. The story is set in 18th century France and follows the life of a young man named Philippe de Saint-Cyr, who is falsely accused of a crime and sent to prison. While in prison, Philippe meets a mysterious man dressed in black who offers to help him escape. The man in black turns out to be a nobleman who is part of a secret society dedicated to helping those who have been wronged by the French aristocracy. After his escape, Philippe joins the society and becomes a vigilante, seeking justice for those who have been oppressed by the corrupt French aristocracy. He becomes known as the ""Man in Black"" and his exploits become legendary. Along the way, Philippe falls in love with a young woman named Marie, who is also a member of the society. As Philippe and Marie continue their quest for justice, they become embroiled in a dangerous plot involving the French royal family. They must use all their wits and skills to uncover the truth and prevent a catastrophe that could change the course of history. The Man in Black is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, mystery, and historical fiction. It is a tale of courage, loyalty, and the fight for justice in a world where power and privilege are often abused. Weyman's vivid descriptions of 18th century France bring the story to life, and his characters are complex and engaging. This book is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction and action-packed adventure stories.The other men, gathering round, glared at the boy hungrily. In the middle of the Forest of Bondy he could not have been more at their mercy than he was in this quiet corner of the market, where a velvet coat with silver buttons was as rare a sight as a piece of the true cross. Two or three houseless wretches looked on from their frowsy lairs under the stalls, but no one dreamed of interfering with the men in possession. As for the boy, he gazed at his captors stolidly; he was white, mute, apathetic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.