Publisher's Synopsis
""Edwy the Fair or The First Chronicle of Aescendune: A Tale of the Days of Saint Dunstan"" is a historical novel written by Augustine David Crake and published in 1880. The book is set in Anglo-Saxon England during the reign of King Edgar the Peaceful and tells the story of Edwy, a young nobleman who inherits the estate of Aescendune after his father's death. As Edwy navigates his new responsibilities, he becomes entangled in a power struggle between rival factions vying for control of the kingdom. Along the way, he falls in love with Elgiva, the daughter of a rival lord, and together they must fight to protect their land and their people from those who would do them harm. The novel is set against the backdrop of the religious reforms of Saint Dunstan, who played a significant role in shaping the Church in England during this period. As such, the book explores themes of faith, loyalty, and the tension between secular and religious power. Overall, ""Edwy the Fair"" is a well-researched and engaging historical novel that brings to life the world of Anglo-Saxon England and the struggles of its people during a time of great change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
