The Young Castellan: A Tale of the English Civil War

"The Young Castellan: A Tale of the English Civil War" by George Manville Fenn, is a story set during a tough time in England’s history. It follows a young boy named Roy Royland who has to step up and protect his family’s castle while his father is off fighting. Roy learns how to defend himself and about the castle’s past from an old soldier named Ben Martlet; together they face danger as enemies get closer during the English Civil War. At the start, we see Roy as an innocent and curious boy, but he quickly has to grow up and understand the serious situation they're in and his relationship with Ben helps teaches him these important lessons. The book shows how Roy changes from a carefree boy to someone who understands the importance of loyalty and duty as the threat to their castle becomes more real.