The House of the Wolf: A Romance

The House of the Wolf: A Romance, published in 1897 by Stanley John Weyman, is a historical novel set in France during the tumultuous year of 1572, amidst the conflict between Catholics and Huguenots. The story follows young Anne de Caylus and his brothers as they navigate love, betrayal, and danger from their menacing neighbor, Raoul de Bezers, known as the Vidame. The narrative begins with the announcement of Anne's cousin Catherine's engagement, which triggers a series of perilous events that highlight the political and social unrest of the time.