The Little Duke, Charlotte Yonge
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The Little Duke
The Childhood History of Richard the Fearless, Duke of Normandy

Narrator: David Thorn

Unabridged: 4 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2005


Synopsis

Based on historical fact, this audiobook is full of intrigue and chivalry, and at a time when Normandy was not part of France. This is the romantic childhood history of Richard the Fearless, Duke of Normandy. After his father was assassinated, when he was just nine years old, he is kidnapped and imprisoned by Louis of France who wanted to annex Normandy. But thanks to the bravery and daring of Richard's loyal squire and knight, Osmond de Centeville, he makes good his escape. Richard's great grandson was to become William the Conqueror and King of England. The story is full of suspense and bravery, of loyalty and resolve under the most scary cirucumstances. Courage is a strong value for all involved.Table of ContentsChapter 01: A Welcome VisitChapter 02: An Untimely DeathChapter 03: Richard Assumes the Ducal MantleChapter 04: A ComradeChapter 05: Danger in the CastleChapter 06: At the French CourtChapter 07: For the Sake of a FalconChapter 08: A Daring EscapeChapter 09: Danes to the RescueChapter 10: Royal HostagesChapter 11: The Passing of a PrinceChapter 12: A Boon GrantedChapter 13: Reconciliation at Last

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