The Little Duke, Charlotte Mary Yonge
The Little Duke, Charlotte Mary Yonge
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The Little Duke

Author: Charlotte Mary Yonge

Narrator: David Thorn

Unabridged: 4 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/20/2014


Synopsis

A classic work of historical fiction for children, which tells the true tale of a tenth-century nine year-old boy who becomes Duke of Normandy after his father is cruelly assassinated.This is the childhood history of Richard the Fearless, the great grandfather of William the Conqueror. When he was just nine years old, Richard's father, the Duke of Normandy was assassinated. The boy was then kidnapped and imprisoned by Louis IV of France, who seized Normandy and installed Richard in his father's office. Louis IV kept young Richard in confinement, but the boy was able to make his escape, thanks to the bravery and daring of Richard's loyal squire, Sir Osmond de Centeville, and other knights. Full of suspense and bravery, The Little Duke is the story of loyalty, resolve, and, most of all, courage.

About Charlotte Mary Yonge

Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823–1901) was a prolific British novelist and magazine editor, best known for her work in children’s literature. She taught Sunday school for seventy-one years and her novels express the same values she shared with her students—courage and self-sacrifice for a greater good.

About David Thorn

David Thorn spent his childhood in the Channel Islands off the coast of France, was schooled in England, and then immigrated to the United States at the age of twenty-three. He is retired from international commerce and currently resides in California.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily on June 17, 2017

As a long-time fan of Charlotte Yonge, I thought it was about time to read one of her better known books, even though I'm mostly interested in her as a chronicler of mid-Victorian family life, and not as a writer of historical fiction. It took me some time to get into the story, because at the outse......more

Goodreads review by Heather on April 16, 2024

I read this with my AO Year 2 student and we adored it. The ending was really timely for me. One of the last chapters dealt with Carloman’s death and it brought back a flood of memories of the exact moment my mother passed away just one short month ago. It was a painful, cathartic, and tender moment......more

Goodreads review by Heather on June 10, 2024

third family read aloud of the year. I cried again at the end- this is a must read!......more

Goodreads review by Christy on April 18, 2025

What a powerful story of the making of a great man, Richard the Fearless. The conclusion said his only fear was doing wrong. The ending made me cry as he lived out his father’s prayer for him, that he would be a man of mercy and forgiveness.......more

Goodreads review by Angie on January 19, 2016

We all absolutely loved this story! The Little Duke's character contrasted with the spoiled French Prince brought such great conversations into our home. The Duke's love for God and ability to forgive was also very touching.......more