The Seven Champions of Christendom

"The Seven Champions of Christendom" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a fantastical journey through the lives of seven legendary champions, each embodying a different nation, who confront mythical creatures and evil sorcerers alongside their comical squires. The story begins with the extraordinary birth of Saint George, marked by an omen foretelling his destiny as a dragon slayer. His father's quest to understand the dream his wife had leads to a tragic loss and George's birth marked with dragon symbol. Under the tutelage of the fairy Sabrina, George prepares for his fate, including battling the wicked Enchantress Kalyb and joining forces with the other champions to embark on a series of heroic quests of good versus evil.