The Prince and the Page: A Story of the Last Crusade

"The Prince and the Page: A Story of the Last Crusade" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historic tale that transports readers back to the dramatic period of the last Crusade, following Richard de Montfort, a young nobleman and son of the Earl of Leicester, as he grapples with loyalty, rebellion, and the complexities of family relationships amid fierce conflict. The narrative explores chivalry and the pursuit of justice, highlighting the contrast between lofty ideals and the brutal realities of war as Richard finds himself an outlaw at the opening of the novel while longing for his family and friends. When he meets Adam, a loyal forester, Richard discovers that Prince Edward is in the area to hunt him. Richard must face his troubled legacy and his conflict with Prince Edward when tension rises as his protector clashes with a huntsman, thus starting a sequence of events that will force Richard to face his past, his father's legacy, and his conflict with Edward in this novel, setting the stage for an historical storyline packed with character growth, loyalty, and the impacts of war.