Project Gutenberg 2004-07-29 Public domain in the USA. 110 Whistler, Charles W. (Charles Watts) 1856 1913 Whistler, C. W. (Charles Watts) A Thane of Wessex: Being a Story of the Great Viking Raids into Somerset E-text prepared by Martin Robb "A Thane of Wessex: Being a Story of the Great Viking Raids into Somerset" by Charles W. Whistler is a historical novel set in the early medieval period, likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative follows the young thane Heregar, who faces betrayal and loss of status after being falsely accused of treason against the King, Ethelwulf. The plot centers around Heregar’s transformation from a proud noble into an outlaw, driven by a quest for revenge against those who wronged him while navigating the turmoil brought on by Viking raids and the complexities of loyalty and treachery. The opening of the book introduces us to Heregar as he is captured and brought to trial on false charges orchestrated by his envious former ally, Matelgar. As Heregar grapples with the shock of betrayal, he must navigate the emotions of shame, anger, and hopelessness as he faces a crowd that once respected him. The narrative captures his resilient spirit as he is ultimately outlawed but resolves to reclaim his honor and seek vengeance on Matelgar. The beginning establishes the story’s themes of betrayal, justice, and the shifting allegiances of power during a time of conflict, setting the stage for Heregar’s journey in the chaos of Viking invasions and his struggle to define his legacy amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066 -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 402458 2025-07-06T03:43:24.051635 text/html 374920 2024-10-28T20:02:25 text/html 252892 2025-07-06T03:43:32.234629 application/epub+zip 259804 2025-07-06T03:43:27.581639 application/epub+zip 211257 2025-07-06T03:43:26.337638 application/epub+zip 551798 2025-07-06T03:43:35.672580 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 528900 2025-07-06T03:43:31.298680 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383011 2022-09-06T23:59:27.988389 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382631 2025-07-06T03:43:23.279652 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 362687 2024-10-28T20:02:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17335 2025-07-06T03:43:35.795578 application/rdf+xml 25015 2025-07-06T03:43:26.848638 image/jpeg 4660 2025-07-06T03:43:26.594630 image/jpeg 249233 2025-07-06T03:43:24.083684 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia