
In the mist‑laden forests of medieval Brittany, a hunting party discovers a fallen French knight, his golden spurs glinting even as he lies unconscious among tangled roots. The party’s leader, a proud Breton lord, instantly suspects espionage, while his spirited young daughter, Gwennola, argues the stranger deserves compassion and proper care.
Against a backdrop of centuries‑old rivalry between the Breton duchy and the French crown, the novel follows Gwennola as she tends the wounded knight, balancing her family’s expectations with her own sense of justice. Tensions rise as whispers of intrigue swirl through the camp, and each character must decide whether loyalty to land or to humanity will guide their actions. The story weaves chivalry, family dynamics, and the thin line between honor and suspicion into a vivid early‑stage drama.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (393K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2015-06-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1949
A hugely prolific British storyteller, she wrote under the names May Wynne and Lester Lurgan, turning out historical romances, children’s books, and even early science fiction. Her life also included decades of church mission work in London, which gave her career an unusual mix of popular fiction and public service.
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