The Lances of Lynwood

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The Lances of Lynwood

by Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge

EN·~5 hours·18 chapters

Chapters

18 total
1

by - CHARLOTTE M. YONGE

0:13
2

PREFACE

1:26
3

CHAPTER I

12:30
4

CHAPTER 2

19:05
5

CHAPTER III

21:19
6

CHAPTER IV

21:21
7

CHAPTER V

20:24
8

CHAPTER VI

17:15
9

CHAPTER VII

14:24
10

CHAPTER VIII

16:12

Description

Set in a tranquil Somerset valley during Edward III’s reign, this tale opens amid the sturdy stone walls of Lynwood Keep, where peace and prosperity have settled over a once‑troubled land. The castle’s ivy‑clad portcullis and bustling courtyard host a cast of vivid figures—a diligent seneschal, a gentle lady with a wistful smile, and a spirited young rider eager to prove his worth. Their daily concerns—tenants in arrears, distant wars, and whispered omens—paint a vivid portrait of medieval life, rooted in history yet tinged with the allure of legend.

Beyond the rhythm of feudal duties, the story hints at deeper currents: a mysterious lineage, whispered prophecies, and the looming return of a wounded archer whose fate may tilt the balance of the realm. As the characters navigate duty, honor, and subtle magic, listeners are drawn into a world where chivalry and intrigue intertwine, promising a compelling journey through the age‑old conflicts that shape Lynwood’s future.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (321K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jill Diffendal. HTML version by Al Haines.

Release date

2003-08-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge

Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge

1823–1901

A prolific English novelist of the Victorian era, she wrote with strong religious convictions and a gift for family stories that kept generations of readers turning pages. Her best-known book, The Heir of Redclyffe, became a major success and helped make her one of the most widely read writers of her day.

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