The Robber Baron of Bedford Castle by A. J. Foster and Edith E. Cuthell
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| Creator | Foster, A. J. |
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| Creator | Cuthell, Edith E., -1929 |
| Title | The Robber Baron of Bedford Castle |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Robber Baron of Bedford Castle" by A. J. Foster and Edith E. Cuthell is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the tumultuous early 13th century England, the story revolves around the conflict between the ejected De Beauchamp family, particularly young knight Ralph de Beauchamp, and the ruthless Fulke de Breauté, a lieutenant of King John who has taken control of Bedford Castle. The narrative explores themes of honor, rebellion, and the struggles of knights and nobles amid a backdrop of political turbulence and personal vendettas. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the serene yet foreboding landscape of Bedfordshire, particularly the Great Ouse River, as young Ralph de Beauchamp rides along its banks. He soon encounters a lay-brother of the Benedictine order who recounts the recent atrocities committed by Fulke de Breauté, including a brutal attack on the Abbey of St. Alban’s. Ralph's character is established as both noble and determined, embodying the attributes of a young knight eager to reclaim his family's honor. As he rides to Bletsoe Manor-House to see Aliva, the daughter of a local lord, the story hints at a romantic subplot amidst the chaos, setting the stage for the intertwined fates of love and conflict that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood -- Fiction |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | Prisoners -- Fiction |
| Subject | Rescues -- Fiction |
| Subject | Marriage -- Fiction |
| Subject | Brigands and robbers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Romance fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- 13th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44374 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 6, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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