02420cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000480011324500940016126400510025530000470030633600260035333700260037933800360040550000310044150800160047252013780048853400450186665300230191165300520193465300480198685600430203499900170207713215UtSlPG20260610133319.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aCrake, A. D.q(Augustine David),d1836-189010aEdwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune :bA Tale of the Days of Saint Dunstan 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-08-18  aMartin Robb  a"Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Æscendune" by A. D. Crake is a historical novel set in the days of the Anglo-Saxon England, likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the infamous figures of King Edwy, his cousin Elgiva, and the ecclesiastical power represented by the monk Dunstan, exploring the tumultuous relationship between crown and church. As the story unfolds, readers can expect to delve into themes of love, ambition, and the moral struggles faced by the characters in a time marked by political intrigue and personal sacrifice.  The opening of the novel introduces us to the peaceful and picturesque setting of an English forest during May, where two brothers, Elfric and Alfred, engage in playful banter while out hunting. This idyllic moment quickly escalates into a dramatic encounter when they come to the aid of a young man, Prince Edwy, who is struggling against a wolf. This first chapter sets the stage for their imminent adventures, establishing Elfric as a brave and protective character, especially as Edwy emerges as a charming but impulsive prince. The narrative hints at the intertwining of their fates, laying a foundation for the complex dynamics of kinship, loyalty, and the burdens of leadership that will shape their intertwined destinies throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistorical fiction  aEdwy, King of England, -959 -- Juvenile fiction  aDunstan, Saint, 909-988 -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13215  c54605d54605