During the Wars of the Roses, the heir of the Lancastrian Cliffords is hidden among the sheep and goats of the northern moors as a herd boy in canvas and wooden shoes. A snowstorm, a sporting prioress, a cautious stepfather, a fortified house at Threlkeld and a hermit who teaches him shape the hidden lad.
Yonge’s take on the true story of the Shepherd Lord, ideal for young readers of medieval history. Download the free EPUB.