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Corfe Castle: Or Keneswitha (1824)

Corfe Castle: Or Keneswitha (1824)

Pennie, John Fitzgerald

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Fiction AnthologiesArchitecture History

ISBN10: 1166619419
ISBN13: 9781166619411
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 444
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Corfe Castle: Or Keneswitha is a historical novel written by John Fitzgerald Pennie and published in 1824. The story is set in 10th century England and follows the life of a young woman named Keneswitha, who is the daughter of a Saxon nobleman. Keneswitha's family is torn apart when her father is killed in battle and her mother is taken captive by the invading Danes. Keneswitha is forced to flee her home and seek refuge in the nearby town of Corfe Castle. In Corfe Castle, Keneswitha meets a group of resistance fighters who are determined to drive the Danes out of England. She joins their cause and becomes a skilled warrior, fighting alongside her new friends to defend their homeland. Along the way, Keneswitha falls in love with one of the resistance fighters, but their relationship is complicated by the ongoing war and the cultural divide between the Saxons and the Danes. Corfe Castle: Or Keneswitha is a gripping tale of love, war, and adventure set against the backdrop of one of England's most iconic castles. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in medieval England and explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle for freedom in the face of oppression. With its rich historical detail and compelling characters, this book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the history of England.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.

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