| Author |
Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 |
| Title |
The Young Castellan: A Tale of the English Civil War
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"The Young Castellan: A Tale of the English Civil War" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around young Roy Royland, who takes charge of a castle while his father is away fighting for the monarchy during the tumultuous period of the English Civil War. As Roy learns self-defense and the history of his family's castle from old Ben Martlet, the old soldier, the young boy is thrust into a world of conflict, loyalty, and the impending danger brought on by the Roundheads’ advances. The opening of the book sets the stage for Roy’s character development, revealing his youthful innocence and adventurous spirit. It introduces his dynamic relationship with Ben Martlet, who acts as both a guardian and mentor, teaching him the skills necessary to defend the castle. Through their interactions, the reader gains insight into the political landscape of England at the time and Roy’s gradual shift from carefree boyhood to an understanding of the serious nature of their circumstances. The threats looming over the castle are palpable, and as tensions rise, the essence of loyalty, duty, and the loss of innocence come to the forefront. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25449 |
| Release Date |
May 12, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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