02253cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000540011324500460016726400510021330000470026433600260031133700260033733800360036350000310039950800280043052012840045853400450174265300230178765300380181065300480184885600430189613438UtSlPG20260610133322.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aWhistler, Charles W.q(Charles Watts),d1856-191312aA King's Comrade: A Story of Old Hereford 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-09-11  aProduced by Martin Robb  a"A King's Comrade: A Story of Old Hereford" by Charles W. Whistler is a novel likely written in the early 20th century that intertwines historical events with rich storytelling. The book takes readers into the tumultuous times of early medieval England, where the characters navigate shifting alliances, the intrigue of royal courts, and the looming threat of Viking invasions. Central to the narrative is Wilfrid, a young nobleman whose journey is marked by significant encounters with royal figures, including the formidable Queen Quendritha and the Atheling Ecgbert.  The opening of the story sets the stage for the clash of cultures brought about by the arrival of the Danes in Wessex. It introduces a rich tapestry of characters, including the beautiful and enigmatic Quendritha, and conveys the foreboding unease surrounding her actions. As Wilfrid finds himself in the midst of warfare and political machinations, he grapples with loyalty, friendship, and the expectation of heroism. The narrative unfolds with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the characters' emotions, and the fierce battles that define this historical moment, compelling readers to engage deeply with the fates of Wilfrid, Ecgbert, and their companions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistorical fiction  aEthelbert, Saint, -794 -- Fiction  aOffa, King of the Mercians, -796 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13438