Project Gutenberg 2004-09-05 Public domain in the USA. 93 Crake, A. D. (Augustine David) 1836 1890 Crake, Augustine David The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune Produced by Martin Robb "The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune" by A. D. Crake is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. This book follows the tumultuous life of Wilfred, an Anglo-Saxon youth, during the aftermath of the Norman Conquest in England, capturing the struggles of identity and loyalty amidst the destruction of his heritage. The narrative immerses readers in the cultural clashes between the Anglo-Saxons and Normans, emphasizing themes of honor, family, and vengeance. At the start of the story, we find ourselves in the midst of the Anglo-Saxon community as they celebrate the homecoming of warriors who have just achieved victory against the Norsemen. The protagonist, young Wilfred of Aescendune, is introduced alongside his family, including his mother, Lady Winifred. Her poignant love for her family and foreboding of her husband's impending peril set a somber tone for the unfolding events. As Wilfred's father goes off to battle the Normans, we learn of their tragic fate, followed by the power struggles and turmoil that engulf Wilfred and his family, especially after his mother's mysterious death, which is revealed to have been caused by poison. With a vow for vengeance and justice for his mother’s wrongs, Wilfred embarks on a quest that will challenge his character and beliefs against the backdrop of a fractured England. The opening chapters serve to establish an emotional connection with the characters and a sense of impending conflict, laying the groundwork for the epic tale that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D. -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 472959 2025-07-06T05:11:17.758946 text/html 447314 2024-10-28T20:21:19 text/html 273941 2025-07-06T05:11:26.664900 application/epub+zip 281399 2025-07-06T05:11:21.126947 application/epub+zip 251367 2025-07-06T05:11:19.895969 application/epub+zip 594379 2025-07-06T05:11:30.956885 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 557778 2025-07-06T05:11:25.868927 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 517723 2022-09-07T01:51:31.779110 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 449481 2023-10-06T08:59:21.539722 text/plain 429663 2024-10-28T20:21:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17300 2025-07-06T05:11:31.079892 application/rdf+xml 24112 2025-07-06T05:11:20.408924 image/jpeg 4737 2025-07-06T05:11:20.152921 image/jpeg 269149 2025-07-06T05:11:17.795949 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