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100 1 _aYonge, Charlotte M.
_q(Charlotte Mary),
_d1823-1901
240 1 4 _aThe little duke. Finnish
245 1 0 _aPikku herttua eli Rikhard Pelkäämätön
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-12-22
508 _aE-text prepared by Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Pikku herttua eli Rikhard Pelkäämätön" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the young prince Rikhard as he navigates life in 10th-century Normandy, shaped by the looming presence of his father, the duke, and the tumultuous events surrounding his royal heritage. Through Rikhard's adventures, the story delves into themes of honor, leadership, and the value of forgiveness amidst the backdrop of feudal loyalties. The opening of the novel introduces a vibrant scene within the castle of Bayeux, where preparation is underway for a grand dinner in honor of Duke Wilhelm. Young Rikhard makes his entrance, eager and enthusiastic, boasting about his recent hunting exploits while navigating his interactions with the adults around him, including the formidable lady Astrida and his grandfather, the lord Eerikki. As the chapter progresses, it becomes evident that Rikhard's life is about to change dramatically; the atmosphere shifts to foreboding when news arrives of the duke's tragic fate. The realities of nobility, the implications of power, and the weight of future responsibilities begin to bear down on young Rikhard, setting the stage for his journey through hardship, growth, and the development of a ruler's character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRichard I, Duke of Normandy, approximately 932-996 -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aHelve, Uuno,
_d1878-1936
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58521
999 _c99348
_d99348