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 originally published in 1878. The story is set during the Norman Conquest of England and follows the lives of two families, the Andreds and the Normans, as they clash and struggle for power and control. The Andreds are a Saxon family who have lived in the Weald of Kent for generations, while the Normans are the invading force led by William the Conqueror. The novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, love, and honor as the two families navigate the complex political landscape of medieval England. The House of Michelham, a fortified manor in Sussex, serves as the central location where the two families come together and where much of the action takes place. Crake's prose is rich and descriptive, transporting the reader back in time to a tumultuous period in English history. Overall, ""The Andreds-Weald or The House of Michelham"" is a captivating and engaging historical novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life during 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.
