By the banks of the Ouse in the reign of the young Henry III, the lawless Falkes de Breauté holds Bedford Castle in defiance of king and Church. Aliva, daughter of Bletsoe manor-house, is courted by rival suitors, a lover named Ralph rides to her aid through the marshes, and the story moves between Elstow Abbey, the castle dungeons and the royal siege.
A lively medieval romance rooted in real Bedfordshire history, well suited to younger readers. Download the free EPUB.