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  • Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune

    by A. D. Crake ...
    The novel is set in medieval England and continues the story of the characters introduced in the first Chronicle of Aescendune. It likely involves themes of historical events, conflicts, and the impact of Christianity on the lives of the characters. The title character, Alfgar the Dane, suggests a connection to Viking history and the cultural interactions of the time.If you have an interest in ... Read more

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  • The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune

    by A. D. Crake ...
    The Aescendune trilogy, which includes "The House of Walderne," "The Abbot of Muchelnaye," and "The Rival Heirs," is set in medieval England and revolves around the fictional Walderne family. The novels are historical romances that explore the lives, struggles, and fortunes of the characters in the context of historical events.If you enjoy historical novels set in medieval times with themes of ... Read more

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  • The Last Abbot of Glastonbury: A Tale of the Dissolution of the Monasteries

    by A. D. Crake ...
    The story centers around the last abbot of Glastonbury, a character who is likely depicted as struggling to protect his monastery and its treasures amid the widespread dissolution and destruction of monastic institutions. The narrative explores the personal and institutional challenges faced by the abbot and his fellow monks as they confront the forces of change and repression brought about by the ... Read more

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  • Brian Fitz-Count: A Story of Wallingford Castle and Dorchester Abbey

    by A. D. Crake ...
    The novel takes place during the turbulent years of The Anarchy (1135-1153), a time when England was torn apart by a power struggle between King Stephen and Empress Matilda. Brian Fitz-Count, the protagonist, is a nobleman and the lord of Wallingford Castle, a key fortress in the conflict.The story depicts Brian as a loyal supporter of Empress Matilda. He is portrayed as a man of great honor, ... Read more

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  • The Last Abbot of Glastonbury

    A Tale of the Dissolution of the Monasteries

    by A. D. Crake ...
    Series series Literary Classics
    Complete and unabridged, with 57 full-page plates by John Everett Millais, Johannes Bosboom and James Tissot. Glastonbury in 1539 - the abbey dissolved, the treasure seized, and the last abbot hanged on the Tor above his own church. Crake was a schoolmaster-priest who wrote historical tales for boys and did not soften what the commissioners did. This edition carries fifty-seven plates of church ... Read more

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  • Brian Fitz-Count

    A Story of Wallingford Castle and Dorchester Abbey

    by A. D. Crake ...
    Series series Adventure & the Sea
    Complete and unabridged, with 55 full-page plates by Edvard Munch, Paul Sandby and Frederic Leighton. England during the Anarchy, when Stephen and Matilda tore the country apart for nineteen years and, the chronicle says, Christ and his saints slept: Wallingford Castle under siege, Dorchester Abbey, and a lord who keeps faith when keeping it costs everything. Crake was a clergyman and schoolmaster ... Read more

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  • The House of Walderne

    by A. D. Crake ...
    In "The House of Walderne," Crake likely presents a narrative centered around the Walderne family and its estate, exploring themes such as family dynamics, societal expectations, and perhaps elements of romance or mystery.While specific details about the plot of "The House of Walderne" are not readily available, the title suggests a story set within the confines of a grand estate, where the lives ... Read more

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  • Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune. A Tale of the Days of Saint Dunstan

    A captivating tale of Anglo-Saxon turmoil and religious strife

    by A. D. Crake ...
    A. D. Crake's "Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune: A Tale of the Days of Saint Dunstan" is a historical novel that intricately weaves a narrative set in the tumultuous period of early medieval England. Employing a richly descriptive literary style, Crake immerses readers in the world of Edward the Martyr and his struggles against the backdrop of Saint Dunstan's life and influence. ... Read more

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  • The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune

    Power struggles, loyalty, and betrayal in medieval England

    by A. D. Crake ...
    Set against the backdrop of the shifting tides of power in post-Conquest England, A. D. Crake's "The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune" intricately weaves together themes of loyalty, ambition, and the complexities of inheritance. Crake employs a rich narrative style reminiscent of 19th-century historical fiction, filled with vivid descriptions and character-driven ... Read more

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  • The House of Walderne

    A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars

    by A. D. Crake ...
    In "The House of Walderne," A. D. Crake weaves an intricate tapestry of familial conflict, moral dilemmas, and the inexorable passage of time. Set against the backdrop of an ancient yet decaying estate, the narrative captures the essence of Gothic fiction infused with a modern sensibility. Crake'Äôs prose is both evocative and richly descriptive, illuminating the psychological depths of his ... Read more

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  • Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune. A Tale of the Days of Edmund Ironside

    Warrior Tales of Viking Invasions and Medieval England

    by A. D. Crake ...
    In "Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune: A Tale of the Days of Edmund Ironside," A. D. Crake intricately weaves a rich tapestry of historical fiction set during the turbulent period of early 11th-century England. The novel explores themes of loyalty, valor, and the struggle for power, focusing on the legendary figure of Edmund Ironside during his confrontation with the Danish ... Read more

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  • The Last Abbot of Glastonbury: A Tale of the Dissolution of the Monasteries

    Enriched edition. Faith and Power in the Dissolution of the Monasteries

    In "The Last Abbot of Glastonbury: A Tale of the Dissolution of the Monasteries," A. D. Crake weaves a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of one of England's most tumultuous historical episodes'—the dissolution of monastic life under Henry VIII. Crake employs a rich, evocative literary style that marries historical detail with intimate character portrayals, allowing readers to delve into ... Read more

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