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Lifetime: 1823 - 1901 Passed: ≈ 123 years ago

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Charlotte Mary Yonge

Books by Charlotte Mary Yonge

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Little Duke

Novel Children's Literature
History Morality Power Education Medieval Childhood England Responsibility Governance Christian France Royal Richard Duke Normandy Nobility

The Little Duke by Charlotte M. Yonge is historical fiction based on the the life of Richard, Duke of Normandy. He assumes the title of Duke at only 8 years of age, after his father is murdered. The story first appeared in her magazine, The Monthly P...

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Heir of Redclyffe

Romance Fiction Novel Religion
Family Love Gothic Victorian Romance Inheritance Faith Duty England Secret Oxford Movement High Church

The Heir of Redclyffe tells the story of Guy Morville, a young man who inherits the Redclyffe estate and the responsibilities that come with it. He is torn between his love for the beautiful and pious Amy, and his duty to his family and his faith. Th...

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Armourer's Prentices

Adventure Fiction
Family Fortune Inheritance Ambition Orphans Dreams Military Life Sixteenth Century Verdurer King's Court

In the heart of the 16th century, two young lads, Ambrose and Stephen, are thrust into a world of uncertainty after their father's passing and their subsequent eviction from their home by their cold-hearted brother. With their futures hanging in the...

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Dove in the Eagle's Nest

Adventure Fiction Novel Children's Literature
Family Adventure Violent Growth Castle Survival Change Contrast Adaptation Gentle New life Robber baron

Christina, a young girl accustomed to a peaceful life with her aunt and uncle, finds her world turned upside down when her father returns and takes her to live in his castle. The castle, ruled by a powerful and ruthless robber baron, stands in stark...

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Young Folks' History of Germany

History Education Children's Literature
European history Thirty Years' War German History Historical Narrative Reformation Medieval Germany Prussia Children's History Holy Roman Empire Ancient Tribes German Unification Wilhelm I

Charlotte Mary Yonge's 'Young Folks' History of Germany' offers a captivating journey through the history of Germany, from its ancient beginnings to the rise of Wilhelm I. Written in a clear and engaging style, the book covers key events, figures, a...

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Daisy Chain, or Aspirations

Fiction Novel Children's Literature
Family Childhood Growth England Relationships Social Change Coming-of-age Victorian era Character development Domestic Life Aspirations

Daisy Chain, or Aspirations is a Victorian novel that follows the lives of the May family, a large and loving household in rural England. The story unfolds over several years, as the children grow from childhood into adolescence, facing various chall...

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Trial

Romance Novel Children's Literature
Love Religion Friendship Family Life Growing up

In this sequel to "The Daisy Chain," new joys and challenges meet the May family in a new season of life. The older children are at work in their various callings, a foreign grandson enlivens the old family home, and the younger children are now grow...

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Captivating Bible Stories for Young People

History Non-Fiction Religion Children's Literature
Religion Children Faith Values Scripture New Testament Old Testament Historical Bible Stories Christian Young people

This book presents a selection of Bible stories retold in a simple and accessible way for young readers. It covers stories from both the Old and New Testaments, aiming to introduce children to the core narratives and teachings of the Christian faith....

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Lances of Lynwood

Romance Adventure
England France Chivalry Knights 14th century Valois Medieval Warfare Hundred Years' War Plantagenets

Set against the thrilling backdrop of the Hundred Years War, 'Lances of Lynwood' whisks readers into the heart of 14th-century chivalry and warfare. Join Eustace Lynwood, a courageous young Englishman, as he embarks on a perilous journey alongside th...