Crown and Sceptre: A West Country Story by George Manville Fenn

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Author Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator Nash, J. (Joseph), -1922
Title Crown and Sceptre: A West Country Story
Note Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Crown and Sceptre: A West Country Story" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set during the English Civil War in the mid-seventeenth century, focusing on the lives of two families, the Markhams and the Forresters, who find themselves on opposing sides of the conflict. The main characters are teenage boys, Scarlett Markham and Fred Forrester, who navigate their friendship amid the turmoil of war, secret passages, and personal loyalties. The opening of the story introduces readers to the idyllic setting of Devon, where the boys embark on adventures in and around their homes, encountering hidden passages and the unfolding realities of civil strife. Tension builds as their families align with the Cavaliers and Roundheads, respectively, leading to underlying conflicts that complicate their friendship. As the dangerous consequences of war loom, the boys' discovery of a secret passage sets the stage for intrigue and conflict, combining elements of friendship, loyalty, and the weight of history as they navigate the challenges posed by their families' allegiances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 23382
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 16, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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