The House of Walderne / A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars
by A. D. Crake
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About This Book
"The House of Walderne" is a historical fiction novel about one of the most picturesque and charming historical sites of Great Britain. The author was inspired to create this novel during the summer he spent in the area. The work includes interesting historical facts intervened into a fascinating plot.
Chapters (32)
- The House of Walderne
- A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons’ Wars
- Preface.
- Prologue.
- Chapter 1: The Knight And Squire.
- Chapter 2: Michelham Priory.
- Chapter 3: Kenilworth.
- Chapter 4: In the Greenwood.
- Chapter 5: Martin Leaves Kenilworth.
- Chapter 6: At Walderne Castle.
- Chapter 7: Martin’s First Day At Oxford.
- Chapter 8: Hubert At Lewes Priory.
- Chapter 9: The Other Side Of The Picture.
- Chapter 10: Foul And Fair.
- Chapter 11: The Early Franciscans.
- Chapter 12: How Hubert Gained His Spurs.
- Chapter 13: How Martin Gained His Desire.
- Chapter 14: May Day In Lewes.
- Chapter 15: The Crusader Sets Forth.
- Chapter 16: Michelham Once More.
- Chapter 17: The Castle Of Fievrault.
- Chapter 18: The Retreat Of The Outlaws.
- Chapter 19: The Preaching Friar.
- Chapter 20: The Old Man Of The Mountain.
- Chapter 21: To Arms! To Arms!
- Chapter 22: A Medieval Tyrant.
- Chapter 23: Saved As By Fire.
- Chapter 24: Before The Battle.
- Chapter 25: The Battle Of Lewes.
- Chapter 26: After The Battle.
- Epilogue.
- Notes.
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