The Castle Inn

The Castle Inn is a historical novel written by Stanley J. Weyman. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Richard Coverdale. Richard is on his way to London when he is forced to stop at the Castle Inn due to bad weather. While there, he meets a group of travelers who are also stranded at the inn. Among them is a mysterious woman named Diana Rivers, who captures Richard's attention.As the storm rages on outside, the travelers inside the inn begin to share their stories. Richard soon learns that Diana is on the run from her abusive husband, and he vows to help her escape. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey across the English countryside, pursued by Diana's husband and his henchmen.The Castle Inn is full of action, adventure, and romance, with a cast of memorable characters and a vividly depicted historical setting. Weyman's writing is engaging and suspenseful, and he skillfully weaves together the various plot threads to create a satisfying and entertaining read. Fans of historical fiction and adventure stories will enjoy this thrilling tale of love and danger in 18th century England.My lady in her wrath did not heed him. Shaking her fist at her unconscious son, 'You rascal!' she cried. 'You paltry, impudent fellow! You would do it before my eyes, would you? Oh, I would like to have the brooming of you! And that minx! Go down you, ' she continued, turning fiercely on the trembling, wretched Thomasson--'go down this instant, sir, and--and interrupt them! Don't stand gaping there, but down to them, booby, without the loss of a moment! And bring him up before the word is said. Bring him up, do you hear?'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