TY - BOOK AU - Everett-Green,Evelyn TI - In the Days of Chivalry: A Tale of the Times of the Black Prince AV - PZ PY - 2004/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Adventure stories KW - Twins -- Juvenile fiction KW - Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction KW - Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction KW - Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction KW - Chivalry -- Juvenile fiction KW - Knights and knighthood -- Juvenile fiction KW - Edward, Prince of Wales, 1330-1376 -- Juvenile fiction KW - Plague -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2004-08-15; Produced by Martin Robb; Original publication data not identified N2 - "In the Days of Chivalry: A Tale of the Times of the Black Prince" by Evelyn Everett-Green is an historical novel that likely reflects the late 19th century sensibilities regarding medieval themes. The narrative begins by introducing twin brothers, Gaston and Raymond, who are the heirs of the De Brocas lineage but live in obscurity as peasant millers. The story captures their yearning for adventure and nobility, intertwined with their desire to reclaim their ancestral lands from their family's nemesis, the Sieur de Navailles. The opening of the novel immerses readers in a picturesque setting of autumn in Gascony, where the twins are depicted walking through a magical forest, engaged in passionate discussions about their noble heritage and lost rights. As they reflect on their past, memories of their mother’s words ignite ambitions within them to reclaim their rightful inheritance of Basildene in England rather than the more imposing fortress of Saut, currently held by their enemies. However, their plans begin taking shape after an encounter with a scornful nobleman, which propels them to seek their destiny beyond the familiar confines of the mill. The development of their journey, ambitions, and identities promises an engaging exploration of chivalry and familial duty as they venture into an uncertain future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13183 ER -