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Based on historical fact, this audiobook is full of intrigue and chivalry, and at a time when Normandy was not part of France. This is the romantic childhood history of Richard the Fearless, Duke of Normandy. After his father was assassinated, when he was just nine years old, he is kidnapped and imprisoned by Louis of France who wanted to annex Normandy. But thanks to the bravery and daring of Richard's loyal squire and knight, Osmond de Centeville, he makes good his escape. Richard's great grandson was to become William the Conqueror and King of England. The story is full of suspense and bravery, of loyalty and resolve under the most scary circumstances. Courage is a strong value for all involved. Table of Contents Chapter 01: A Welcome Visit Chapter 02: An Untimely Death Chapter 03: Richard Assumes the Ducal Mantle Chapter 04: A Comrade Chapter 05: Danger in the Castle Chapter 06: At the French Court Chapter 07: For the Sake of a Falcon Chapter 08: A Daring Escape Chapter 09: Danes to the Rescue Chapter 10: Royal Hostages Chapter 11: The Passing of a Prince Chapter 12: A Boon Granted Chapter 13: Reconciliation at Last Charlotte Yonge Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823-1901) was a prolific British novelist, magazine editor, best known for her work in children's literature. Yonge taught Sunday School for 71 years and her novels express the same values and concerns she shared with her students, courage and self-sacrifice for a greater good.

THE LITTLE DUKE is the heroic and exciting tale of the boy who would become King Richard the Fearless. After suddenly losing his father (King William of the Long Sword), THE LITTLE DUKE experiences many hardships and sorrows. However, with the help of his loyal friends, he overcomes capture and many other obstacles in his quest to succeed his father. THE LITTLE DUKE is an inspiring story for all youth, and an excellent addition to any family library.

Eight-year-old Richard lives in the Castle of Bayeux where he is cared for by Lady Astrida, Eric, the baron of Centeville, and Osmond, her Grandson. When news comes that his father has been murdered during a peace conference Richard become the Duke.Taken hostage by a rival king and longing for his home country Richard learns some difficult lessons about leadership and kindness. But will he get the opportunity to use this knowledge or will his enemies prevail? This edition also features the gorgeous illustrations from two previousThis edition features the gorgeous illustrations from two previous printings to bring the story even more alive, and has been split into 24 easy to read sections for easy scheduling when using a Charlotte Mason education.

Eight-year-old Richard lives in the Castle of Bayeux where he is cared for by Lady Astrida, Eric, the baron of Centeville, and Osmond, her Grandson. When news comes that his father has been murdered during a peace conference Richard become the Duke. Taken hostage by a rival king and longing for his home country Richard learns some difficult lessons about leadership and kindness. But will he get the opportunity to use this knowledge or will his enemies prevail?The original chapters have been broken up to present the book in 24 readings, each approximately the same length to assist homeschooling parents with their scheduling.It also features the gorgeous illustrations from two previous printings to bring the story even more alive.

Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823-1901), was an English novelist, known for her huge output. She was devoted to the Church of England, and much influenced by John Keble, a near neighbour and one of the leaders of the Oxford Movement. Her novels reflected the values and concerns of Anglo-Catholicism. She began writing in 1848, and published during her long life about 100 works, chiefly novels. Her first commercial success, The Heir of Redclyffe (1854), provided the funding to enable the schooner Southern Cross to be put into service on behalf of George Selwyn. Similar charitable works were done with the profits from later novels. She was also editor, for nearly forty years, of a magazine for young ladies, the Monthly Packet. Among the best known of her works are Heartsease; or, The Brother's Wife (1854), The Daisy Chain; or, Aspirations (1856), A History of Christian Names (1863, revised 1884), A Book of Golden Deeds (1864), The Dove in the Eagle's Nest (1866), Life of John Coleridge Patteson: Missionary Bishop of the Melanesian Islands (1873) and Hannah More (1888).

On a bright autumn day, as long ago as the year 943, there was a great bustle in the Castle of Bayeux in Normandy. The hall was large and low, the roof arched, and supported on thick short columns, almost like the crypt of a Cathedral; the walls were thick, and the windows, which had no glass, were very small, set in such a depth of wall that there was a wide deep window seat, upon which the rain might beat, without reaching the interior of the room. And even if it had come in, there was nothing for it to hurt, for the walls were of rough stone, and the floor of tiles. There was a fire at each end of this great dark apartment, but there were no chimneys over the ample hearths, and the smoke curled about in thick white folds in the vaulted roof, adding to the wreaths of soot, which made the hall look still darker.The fire at the lower end was by far the largest and hottest. Great black cauldrons hung over it, and servants, both men and women, with red faces, bare and grimed arms, and long iron hooks, or pots and pans, were busied around it. At the other end, which was raised about three steps above the floor of the hall, other servants were engaged. Two young maidens were strewing fresh rushes on the floor; some men were setting up a long table of rough boards, supported on trestles, and then ranging upon it silver cups, drinking horns, and wooden trenchers.Benches were placed to receive most of the guests, but in the middle, at the place of honour, was a high chair with very thick crossing legs, and the arms curiously carved with lions’ faces and claws; a clumsy wooden footstool was set in front, and the silver drinking-cup on the table was of far more beautiful workmanship than the others, richly chased with vine leaves and grapes, and figures of little boys with goats’ legs. If that cup could have told its story, it would have been a strange one, for it had been made long since, in the old Roman times, and been carried off from Italy by some Northman pirate...

THE LITTLE DUKE is the heroic and exciting tale of the boy who would become King Richard the Fearless. After suddenly losing his father (King William of the Long Sword), THE LITTLE DUKE experiences many hardships and sorrows. However, with the help of his loyal friends, he overcomes capture and many other obstacles in his quest to succeed his father. THE LITTLE DUKE is an inspiring story for all youth, and an excellent addition to any family library.

THE LITTLE DUKE is the heroic and exciting tale of the boy who would become King Richard the Fearless. After suddenly losing his father (King William of the Long Sword), THE LITTLE DUKE experiences many hardships and sorrows. However, with the help of his loyal friends, he overcomes capture and many other obstacles in his quest to succeed his father. THE LITTLE DUKE is an inspiring story for all youth, and an excellent addition to any family library.