The Sword and the Shield

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A fascinating story of love, loyalty and adventure.

Ken has portrayed what life would be like living in twelfth century England. Starting in modern times in the year 1901, two children Willie and Kate and their little dog Patch, unearth an ancient sword and shield buried by the bank of the river Brock that runs by their village in the Yorkshire Dales.

Readers are then transported back in time to medieval England as the author unfolds the mystery that lies behind the sword and the shield and why they were buried there. A story of love and loyalty between two children, Godfrey and Katherine, as they grow up together in medieval times in a castle in Yorkshire. At the age of sixteen each has to embark upon their own quest, to prove themselves worthy of the life that lies ahead. Godfrey to become a Knight of the Realm and the battles for King and Country that he has to endure to do so. Katherine to become a Lady in waiting at York Castle to prove herself worthy to take her place in society where she belongs; the balls, the banquets and the clamouring bachelor Knights vying for the attention of this beautiful Yorkshire Rose.

An exciting story of bravery, loyalty and adventure.