Edwy The Fair Or The First Chronicle Of Aescendune: A Tale Of The Days Of Saint Dunstan (1880)

""Edwy The Fair"" is a historical novel written by Augustine David Crake and published in 1880. The story takes place in the early 10th century in England during the reign of King Edgar. The book follows the life of a young nobleman named Edmund, who later becomes known as Edwy the Fair, as he navigates the political and social landscape of his time. The novel is set against the backdrop of the religious reforms of Saint Dunstan, who played a significant role in shaping the Church in England. The story explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for power. Through the eyes of Edmund, the reader gets a glimpse of life in Anglo-Saxon England, including its customs, traditions, and beliefs. The book is considered a classic of historical fiction and is a must-read for anyone interested in English history and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.