A Noble Fool

By Florence Everard

Book Overview

""A Noble Fool"" by Florence Everard is a historical fiction novel set in medieval England. The story follows the life of a young man named William, who is born into a noble family but is considered a fool due to his intellectual disability. Despite his challenges, William is a kind and compassionate person who is loved by those around him.As William grows older, he becomes embroiled in the politics and power struggles of his family and the kingdom. He finds himself caught between loyalty to his family and his own desire for justice and fairness. Along the way, he forms close bonds with a diverse group of people, including a wise old monk and a fierce warrior woman.The novel explores themes of power, loyalty, love, and the struggle for justice in a world where might often makes right. Through William's journey, readers are challenged to reconsider their own preconceptions about intelligence, disability, and what makes a person truly noble.Overall, ""A Noble Fool"" is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction, as well as anyone interested in exploring complex moral issues.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116361257X
• ISBN13: 9781163612576
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"