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The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune
by A. D. (Augustine David) Crake
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29 totalPREFACE. - CHAPTER I. THE ANGLO-SAXON HALL. - CHAPTER II. THE BLACK AND DARK NIGHT. - CHAPTER III. THE WEDDING OF THE HAWK AND THE DOVE. - CHAPTER IV. THE NORMAN PAGES. - CHAPTER V. A FRAY IN THE GREENWOOD. - CHAPTER VI. A REVELATION. - CHAPTER VII. FRUSTRATED. - CHAPTER VIII. VAE VICTIS. - CHAPTER IX. A HUNT IN THE WOODS. - CHAPTER X. EVEN THE TIGER LOVES ITS CUB. - CHAPTER XI. ALIVE--OR DEAD? - CHAPTER XII. THE ENIGMA SOLVED. - CHAPTER XIII. "COALS OF FIRE." - CHAPTER XIV. THE GUIDE. - CHAPTER XV. RESTORED TO LIFE. - CHAPTER XVI. RETRIBUTION. - CHAPTER XVII. THE ENGLISH HEIR TAKES POSSESSION. - CHAPTER XVIII. AT THE ABBEY OF ABINGDON. - CHAPTER XIX. AN INTERVIEW WITH THE CONQUEROR. - CHAPTER XX. THE MESSENGER FROM THE CAMP OF REFUGE. - CHAPTER XXI. TWO DOCUMENTS. - CHAPTER XXII. THE CHAPTER HOUSE OF ABINGDON. - CHAPTER XXIII. "GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY." - CHAPTER XXIV. THE CASTLE OF OXFORD. - CHAPTER XXV. IN THE FOREST OF LEBANON. - CHAPTER XXVI. "QUANTUM MUTATUS AB ILLO HECTORE." - CHAPTER XXVII. THE FRIENDS WHO ONCE WERE FOES. - CHAPTER XXVIII. AESCENDUNE ONCE MORE. - PREFACE.
CHAPTER I. THE ANGLO-SAXON HALL.
CHAPTER II. THE BLACK AND DARK NIGHT.
CHAPTER III. THE WEDDING OF THE HAWK AND THE DOVE.
CHAPTER IV. THE NORMAN PAGES.
CHAPTER V. A FRAY IN THE GREENWOOD.
CHAPTER VI. A REVELATION.
CHAPTER VII. FRUSTRATED.
CHAPTER VIII. VAE VICTIS.
CHAPTER IX. A HUNT IN THE WOODS.
Description
Set against the turbulent years following the Norman Conquest, this vivid chronicle invites listeners into the world of Anglo‑Saxon England as it struggles to survive under new rulers. Through a series of interwoven tales, the narrative brings to life the everyday hardships, the clash of customs, and the lingering pride of a people whose lands have been seized. The author, a former school chaplain, frames the history with a storyteller’s empathy, aiming to make Victorian‑age listeners feel the urgency of that distant age.
At its heart are two young claimants, heirs of rival lineages, whose fates become entangled in battles, secret alliances, and the looming shadow of the Norman elite. Their journeys through monasteries, war‑torn shires, and forest hideouts reveal the personal cost of conquest while illuminating the broader social upheaval. The listening experience balances dramatic action with thoughtful reflection on identity, loyalty, and the resilience of a culture under siege.
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Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (416K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Martin Robb
Release date
2004-09-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
A. D. (Augustine David) Crake
1836–1890
An English cleric and storyteller, he wrote devotional books and lively historical fiction for young readers, often setting church history and English legend into memorable adventures. His best-known works include the Aescendune chronicles, a series that helped keep his name in print long after his death.
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