A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex

"A Prince of Cornwall" by Charles W. Whistler is a story that plunges into early medieval England with young Oswald, a thane's son, at its heart. Set against the historical conflicts of King Ina of Wessex and the tensions between the British and Saxons, the novel explores loyalty, identity, and culture that collide as Oswald faces challenges with figures like Owen, a Welshman. The story begins with a lost and scared Oswald in the Andredsweald forest, who meets a dog. The dog then leads him to Owen, whose brave rescue from a wolf attack sparks a firm friendship. The early chapters richly describe their environment and the rising group conflicts. Oswald grows under Owen’s guidance, as they together face challenges, setting the scene for a deeper examination of their intertwined fates in a politically unstable England.