Project Gutenberg 2004-09-11 Public domain in the USA. 71 Whistler, Charles W. (Charles Watts) 1856 1913 Whistler, C. W. (Charles Watts) A King's Comrade: A Story of Old Hereford Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Martin Robb "A King's Comrade: A Story of Old Hereford" by Charles W. Whistler is a novel likely written in the early 20th century that intertwines historical events with rich storytelling. The book takes readers into the tumultuous times of early medieval England, where the characters navigate shifting alliances, the intrigue of royal courts, and the looming threat of Viking invasions. Central to the narrative is Wilfrid, a young nobleman whose journey is marked by significant encounters with royal figures, including the formidable Queen Quendritha and the Atheling Ecgbert. The opening of the story sets the stage for the clash of cultures brought about by the arrival of the Danes in Wessex. It introduces a rich tapestry of characters, including the beautiful and enigmatic Quendritha, and conveys the foreboding unease surrounding her actions. As Wilfrid finds himself in the midst of warfare and political machinations, he grapples with loyalty, friendship, and the expectation of heroism. The narrative unfolds with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the characters' emotions, and the fierce battles that define this historical moment, compelling readers to engage deeply with the fates of Wilfrid, Ecgbert, and their companions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Historical fiction Ethelbert, Saint, -794 -- Fiction Offa, King of the Mercians, -796 -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: History - Medieval/The Middle Ages Browsing: Fiction 549912 549628 2024-10-06T08:01:34.984267 2023-10-06T09:12:46.689644 text/html text/html 544818 2020-12-18T05:42:31 text/html; charset=us-ascii 197651 2020-12-18T05:42:31 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 282160 2024-10-06T08:01:44.307203 application/epub+zip 289664 2024-10-06T08:01:38.297227 application/epub+zip 278009 2024-10-06T08:01:37.011226 application/epub+zip 533001 2024-10-06T08:01:48.952210 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 498667 2024-10-06T08:01:43.483235 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 455267 2022-09-07T02:11:07.282713 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 532864 532858 2024-10-06T08:01:33.626281 2023-10-06T09:12:45.682611 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 532676 2020-12-18T05:42:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 195364 2020-12-18T05:42:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19881 2024-10-06T08:01:49.079157 application/rdf+xml 15747 2024-10-06T08:01:37.576240 image/jpeg 3621 2024-10-06T08:01:37.288236 image/jpeg 276538 2024-10-06T08:01:35.036256 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia