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A fun fantasy with plenty of historical reference
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Keeper of the Crystal Spring
Keeper of the Crystal Spring
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The year is 1086, twenty years after the conquest, and the new Norman lords are squeezing their Saxon subjects mercilessly. To survive, the townspeople of Enmore Green band together under the wise leadership of kindly Father Edmund and Sirona, the local seeress with potent powers who is teaching the healing arts to her foster daughter, Aldyth. B... more »
Author:
The year is 1086, twenty years after the conquest, and the new Norman lords are squeezing their Saxon subjects mercilessly. To survive, the townspeople of Enmore Green band together under the wise leadership of kindly Father Edmund and Sirona, the local seeress with potent powers who is teaching the healing arts to her foster daughter, Aldyth. B... more »
ISBN-13: 9780670879632
ISBN-10: 0670879630
Publication Date: 5/1/1998
Pages: 448
Rating: 4
ISBN-10: 0670879630
Publication Date: 5/1/1998
Pages: 448
Rating: 4
3.3 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Viking Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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It is the year 1086 in a little village in England (now known as Shafesbury) where the story of Aldyth LIghtfoot and Gandulf fitzGerald begins. This romantic adventure fantasy blends several historical figures with those of the author's imagination into a wonderful story that if a delight to read. However, the authors strive to remain true to what is historically known about those who actually trod the vales and fields of England at that time. The Normans had overrun Saxon strongholds and ruled the country with an iron fist, enslaving the conquered. People like Bedwyn, Aldyth, Sirona (keeper of the crystal spring), and others work the Saxon resistance underground known as the Starlight Path. Enter colorful characters such as the kindly old priest, Father Edmund, who talks to his mule, Gregory, like a friend; and Aelfric, a fiercely independent wild boy who lives by his wits and knows the people's deepest secrets. This is a most enjoyable read.
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