Project Gutenberg 2004-08-18 Public domain in the USA. 69 Crake, A. D. (Augustine David) 1836 1890 Crake, Augustine David Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune A Tale of the Days of Saint Dunstan Martin Robb "Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Æscendune" by A. D. Crake is a historical novel set in the days of the Anglo-Saxon England, likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the infamous figures of King Edwy, his cousin Elgiva, and the ecclesiastical power represented by the monk Dunstan, exploring the tumultuous relationship between crown and church. As the story unfolds, readers can expect to delve into themes of love, ambition, and the moral struggles faced by the characters in a time marked by political intrigue and personal sacrifice. The opening of the novel introduces us to the peaceful and picturesque setting of an English forest during May, where two brothers, Elfric and Alfred, engage in playful banter while out hunting. This idyllic moment quickly escalates into a dramatic encounter when they come to the aid of a young man, Prince Edwy, who is struggling against a wolf. This first chapter sets the stage for their imminent adventures, establishing Elfric as a brave and protective character, especially as Edwy emerges as a charming but impulsive prince. The narrative hints at the intertwining of their fates, laying a foundation for the complex dynamics of kinship, loyalty, and the burdens of leadership that will shape their intertwined destinies throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Edwy, King of England, -959 -- Juvenile fiction Dunstan, Saint, 909-988 -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: British Literature 507258 2025-07-06T04:25:12.187185 text/html 498632 2024-10-28T20:10:41 text/html 307379 2025-07-06T04:25:21.277163 application/epub+zip 307523 2025-07-06T04:25:15.412181 application/epub+zip 284654 2025-07-06T04:25:14.194194 application/epub+zip 520315 2025-07-06T04:25:25.803103 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 494822 2025-07-06T04:25:20.503183 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 477991 2022-09-07T00:55:33.044048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 474451 2025-07-06T04:25:11.392200 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 454620 2024-10-28T20:10:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18158 2025-07-06T04:25:25.927126 application/rdf+xml 15357 2025-07-06T04:25:14.700167 image/jpeg 3453 2025-07-06T04:25:14.447153 image/jpeg 266308 2025-07-06T04:25:12.226167 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