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_aCrake, A. D. _q(Augustine David), _d1836-1890 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aBrian Fitz-Count: A Story of Wallingford Castle and Dorchester Abbey |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-04-20 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by MWS, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) | ||
| 520 | _a"Brian Fitz-Count: A Story of Wallingford Castle and Dorchester Abbey" by A. D. Crake is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set during the civil war of King Stephen's reign in 1139, focusing on the titular character, Brian Fitz-Count, who is a stern and ambitious baron with a troubled past. As the story unfolds, themes of nobility, conflict, and the struggles of heritage provide insight into the darker aspects of medieval life. The opening of the story introduces the reader to Wallingford Castle, a formidable stronghold on the Thames. It establishes Brian Fitz-Count's character as he walks the castle’s ramparts, reflecting on his past and the recent loss of his child. The tension of the times is palpable, and soon after, we are introduced to the dynamics of the castle's court, including the arrival of a guest and plans for a grand hunt, foreshadowing the imminent events of intrigue and conflict. The narrative skillfully blends personal turmoil with broader historical themes, capturing the essence of mediæval society and setting the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHistorical fiction | ||
| 653 | _aDorchester Abbey -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aWallingford Castle (Wallingford, England) -- Fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54583 |
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