Publisher's Synopsis
The Andreds-Weald or The House of Michelham: A Tale of the Norman Conquest is a historical novel written by Augustine David Crake and published in 1878. The story is set in England during the Norman Conquest and follows the lives of the people who lived in the Andreds-Weald forest and the nearby Michelham Priory. The main characters are the Saxon nobleman, Harold, and his family, who are caught up in the political and social upheaval of the time. The novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for power as the Normans attempt to assert their authority over the Saxons. The Andreds-Weald or The House of Michelham is a gripping tale of historical fiction that brings to life the drama and turmoil of the Norman Conquest.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.