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Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune A Tale of the Days of Saint Dunstan

By A. D. (Augustine David) Crake

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In Anglo-Saxon England, a prince's rescue from a wolf sparks a sweeping saga of love, loyalty, and the clash of crown and church.

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2004-08-18
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Summary

"Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Æscendune" by A. D. Crake is a historical narrative transporting readers to Anglo-Saxon England, a realm of kings, monks, and ancient forests. The saga revolves around King Edwy, his kin Elgiva, and the powerful monk Dunstan, charting the conflicts between royal desires and church law. Two brothers, Elfric and Alfred, while enjoying a peaceful hunting trip, rescue the young Prince Edwy from a wolf, setting in motion a series of life-altering events. The narrative teases complex dramas of family bonds, devotion, and the challenges of power that will test them all.

About the Author

Augustine David Crake (1836–1890) was an English cleric and author, known for devotional works, and for juvenile historical fiction that has been compared to the books of John Mason Neale.

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