Hereward, the Last of the English

"Hereward, the Last of the English" by Charles Kingsley is a historical story that unfolds after the Norman Conquest, focusing on Hereward, a nobleman forced into outlawry for standing up to authority. Kicked out for his actions, Hereward's defiant spirit drives him to seek his own path, even with his mother's disapproval driving him. He is a man of conflict, both with the church and those in charge, set against the backdrop of a changing England, seeking adventure while maintaining his personal values in an ever-changing world that’s against him.