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A young Somerset thane faces a public trial after careless talk about the king gives a supposed friend an opening to betray him. Charles W. Whistler tells this historical adventure through the landholder's own recollections, beginning with his arrest, imprisonment and guarded ride to the gathering on Brent Hill. His account links wounded pride and misplaced trust with the uncertain loyalties of Ethelwulf's reign.
The threat widens as Viking raiders reach Somerset. As smoke rises over Cannington, the narrator helps escort Alswythe and her companions away from a nunnery toward Sedgemoor. Wulfhere's local knowledge and Dudda the collier's help become valuable resources in the flight. Rivers, hills and marshes give the action a clear sense of place. Intended for younger readers, the story offers an adventure shaped by betrayal, practical courage and the need to judge whom to trust.
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Book facts
- Author
- Charles W. Whistler
- Reading time
- About 5 hours
- Pages
- 150
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Childrens Classics
- Formats
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