The Young Castellan - George Manville Fenn - Bog

The Young Castellan: A Tale Of The English Civil War is a historical novel written by George Manville Fenn and originally published in 1900. The story is set during the English Civil War and follows the adventures of Lionel Vickars, the young castellan of a castle in the West Country. When the war breaks out, Lionel finds himself caught up in the conflict between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians. With his father away fighting for the king, Lionel is left to defend the castle against the enemy forces. As the war rages on, Lionel must use all his wits and courage to keep the castle and its inhabitants safe. He faces many challenges, including a siege by Parliamentarian troops, a daring rescue mission, and a treacherous plot by a spy within the castle walls. Along the way, he forms close bonds with his fellow defenders, including the resourceful cook, the loyal steward, and the brave young soldier who becomes his friend and ally. The Young Castellan is a thrilling tale of adventure, courage, and loyalty set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in English history. Filled with vivid descriptions of battles, sieges, and castle life, this book will transport readers back in time to a world of knights, lords, and brave young heroes. It is a classic work of historical fiction that will appeal to readers of all ages who love stories of adventure and heroism.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.