by Bernard Gay B. 1875 Marshall
First published 2018
Cedric lives in the shadow of thirteenth-century England's vast forests, where his father serves as forester to the local lord. When Sir Richard's son falls into mortal danger, Cedric acts without hesitation, risking his own life for a rescue that changes everything. Sir Richard rewards the young man's courage by taking him as squire, lifting Cedric from his humble station into a world of combat training and scholarly learning. Under careful instruction, Cedric masters both sword and scroll, but his true gift emerges with the crossbow. His skill grows until no archer in the realm can match his precision. When the Battle of Eagles arrives, Cedric faces his greatest test. The clash will determine not only the fate of kingdoms but whether a forester's son can earn the ultimate honor of knighthood. This tale follows one young man's journey from forest paths to battlefield glory, where courage and skill must prove themselves against the rigid boundaries of medieval society.
Genres: historical-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, medieval
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: England
Period: 13th Century
294 pages · Paperback · Franklin Classics