The Rescue of Charles de Simpson: Book One in the Dorchester Chronicles (Dorchester Chronicles 1)

It is the spring of 1348 at the start of the 100 Year’s War just months before the Black Death spreads across Europe and William de Simpson finds himself “twice” orphaned. His father’s death in the Battle of Neville’s Cross was followed closely by the loss of his mother. Adopted by his childless uncle Charles named his heir and thrust into the world of titles lieges Lords Ladies and court intrigue William now discovers this last living relative has been captured in France.With no means to pay the demanded ransom William and his aging Tutor Robert set out from England across the channel and into French territory in an effort to free Uncle Charles. It soon becomes apparent there are powers at work beyond just bad luck and ill fate which may even have designs on the Throne of England itself.Can William withstand the ever growing challenges while mastering the life lessons they present? The fate of his uncle and the safety of the Crown may depend on it.