Edgar the Ready: A Tale of the Third Edward's Reign

"Edgar the Ready: A Tale of the Third Edward's Reign" by W. P. Shervill is a historical fiction story that tracks the adventures of Edgar Wintour, a young man in King Edward III's time who wants to become a knight. Readers can expect the book focuses on Edgar facing challenges that test his bravery and honor as he deals with the rough conditions of war in Medieval England. The story kicks off with Edgar and his friend Matthew heading to Wolsingham Castle, but they quickly run into trouble, like getting attacked by robbers, which highlights Edgar's resourcefulness and bravery. The opening of the narrative continues when they spend the night at a farmhouse, they find themselves in even more danger, showing Edgar’s developing character. This start leads into Edgar's adventures, with him hoping to live up to what his father wanted for him, learning the hard parts of knighthood, and making his way through the politics.