Look inside ...    The Little Duke by Charlotte M. Yonge An inspiring story of Richard the Fearless (943-996) who became Duke of Normandy at the age of 8. Relates the perils of his childhood, both at home in Normandy and during his captivity at the court of France, and how at long last he came to embrace the values his father espoused.  Ages 9-12 171 pages $11.95

Table of Contents

Front Matter

A Welcome Visit
An Untimely Death
Richard Assumes the Ducal Mantle
A Comrade
Danger in the Castle
At the French Court
For the Sake of a Falcon
A Daring Escape
Danes to the Rescue
Royal Hostages
The Passing of a Prince
A Boon Granted
Reconciliation at Last