Project Gutenberg 2004-09-11 Public domain in the USA. 197 Whistler, Charles W. (Charles Watts) 1856 1913 Whistler, C. W. (Charles Watts) A King's Comrade: A Story of Old Hereford Produced by Martin Robb "A King's Comrade: A Story of Old Hereford" by Charles W. Whistler is a novel likely written in the early 20th century that intertwines historical events with rich storytelling. The book takes readers into the tumultuous times of early medieval England, where the characters navigate shifting alliances, the intrigue of royal courts, and the looming threat of Viking invasions. Central to the narrative is Wilfrid, a young nobleman whose journey is marked by significant encounters with royal figures, including the formidable Queen Quendritha and the Atheling Ecgbert. The opening of the story sets the stage for the clash of cultures brought about by the arrival of the Danes in Wessex. It introduces a rich tapestry of characters, including the beautiful and enigmatic Quendritha, and conveys the foreboding unease surrounding her actions. As Wilfrid finds himself in the midst of warfare and political machinations, he grapples with loyalty, friendship, and the expectation of heroism. The narrative unfolds with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the characters' emotions, and the fierce battles that define this historical moment, compelling readers to engage deeply with the fates of Wilfrid, Ecgbert, and their companions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Historical fiction Ethelbert, Saint, -794 -- Fiction Offa, King of the Mercians, -796 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: History - Warfare 549898 2025-08-06T05:28:34.458384 text/html 525095 2024-10-28T20:24:16 text/html 282150 2025-08-06T05:28:42.810336 application/epub+zip 289569 2025-08-06T05:28:37.432352 application/epub+zip 277914 2025-08-06T05:28:36.278381 application/epub+zip 532909 2025-08-06T05:28:46.991353 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 498657 2025-08-06T05:28:42.068326 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 455267 2022-09-07T02:11:07.282713 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 532822 2025-08-06T05:28:33.413384 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 513083 2024-10-28T20:24:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17702 2025-08-06T05:28:47.112308 application/rdf+xml 15747 2025-08-06T05:28:36.780364 image/jpeg 3621 2025-08-06T05:28:36.525364 image/jpeg 276529 2025-08-06T05:28:34.503387 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