02418cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500006001051000029001112450043001402640051001833000047002343360026002813370026003073380036003335000031003695050372004005080044007725201171008165340045019876530012020326530018020448560042020622073UtSlPG20260610133053.0mcr n260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD1 aLang, Andrew,d1844-191214aThe Valet's Tragedy, and Other Studies 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2000 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2000-02-010 aThe valet's tragedy -- The valet's master -- The mystery of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey -- The false Jeanne D'Arc -- Junius and Lord Lyttelton's ghost -- The mystery of Amy Robsart -- The voice of Jeanne D'Arc -- The mystery of James de la Gloche -- The truth about "Fisher's ghost" -- The mystery of Lord Bateman -- The queen's Marie -- The Shakespeare-Bacon imbroglio. aProduced by Les Bowler and David Widger a"The Valet's Tragedy and Other Studies" by Andrew Lang is a historical and literary exploration written during the late 19th century. This collection delves into various intriguing historical mysteries, focusing on the enigmatic figure of Eustache Dauger, often associated with the legend of the Man in the Iron Mask, alongside other notable historical figures and events that shape the narrative. The opening of the collection introduces the complex legend surrounding the Man in the Iron Mask, initially presented through the lens of historical speculation and scrutiny. Lang articulates the story of Eustache Dauger, a valet caught in the web of royal intrigue, who was imprisoned under extraordinary conditions, raising questions about his true identity and the secrets he may have held. The narrative dissects the layers of legend and fact, suggesting that Dauger, despite being a mere servant, became a focal point of speculation and mystery that captivated the imagination of his time. This introduction sets the stage for further explorations into other historical enigmas that follow in the subsequent essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aHistory aWorld history40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2073