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The Castle Inn is a historical fiction novel written by Stanley J. Weyman. The story is set in the 18th century in England and centers around the Castle Inn, a small coaching inn on the outskirts of London. The inn is owned by a former highwayman named Dick Taverner, who has turned his life around and now runs the inn with his wife, Meg.The novel follows the lives of the inn's various guests and staff, including a young couple on the run from their families, a group of smugglers, and a wealthy nobleman who is secretly in love with Meg. As the story progresses, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, culminating in a dramatic finale that threatens to destroy the inn and everyone associated with it.Weyman's writing is known for its attention to historical detail and vivid descriptions of life in 18th century England. The Castle Inn is no exception, with its richly drawn characters and evocative setting bringing the era to life. The novel is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and redemption that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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
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