When London Burned Chapter 10 - How John Wilkes Fought the Dutch

Wulf the Saxon Chapter I - A Quarrel

In which the noble page Wulf of Steyning, a Saxon youth in Earl Harold’s service, becomes embroiled in a sharp quarrel with a Norman page that draws the attention of high ecclesiastical and royal authority, revealing the tense undercurrents between Saxon and Norman factions in King Edward’s realm. Charged with imprudence but protected by the wise and magnanimous Earl Harold, Wulf is sent to his ancestral estate to mature and prepare, taking with him the smith’s son Osgod as his faithful attendant.

Wulf the Saxon Chapter II - Country Life

In which young Wulf, newly returned to his ancestral estate, embraces the duties of a Saxon thane with a steady heart and sharp mind, learning both the practical and martial arts necessary to lead his people in these unsettled times. Amidst the rough hospitality of country life and the gentle counsel of a scholarly prior, he resolves to rise above the common toils of his class, striving to be a worthy protector and leader for those in his charge.

Wulf the Saxon Preface

In which the stirring events of a turbulent age are introduced through the lives and fortunes of Saxon nobility, bringing us into the midst of courtly intrigue, daring ventures, and the rugged beauty of the Welsh borderlands. The tale unfolds amidst shifting allegiances and the gathering storm of conflict, as loyalties are tested and the character of a young hero begins to reveal itself.

In the Reign of Terror Chapter 15 - England

In which our young fugitives are safely conveyed from the perils of revolutionary France to the welcoming shores of England aboard the Trois Freres, with nerve and kindness guiding their passage. Once arrived, amid warm family embraces and careful tidings, they find solace and new beginnings in the steadfast shelter of Harry’s kin.

In the Reign of Terror Chapter 14 - The Noyades

In which the valiant young Harry devises a daring plan to save Jeanne, Virginie, and their companions from a cruel fate on a doomed vessel, relying on courage and presence of mind beneath the waters. After a perilous escape aided by steadfast fishermen and heartfelt prayers, the survivors find refuge and tender care amongst loyal friends, all while the bonds of love and hope quietly deepen in the midst of turmoil.