Beltane The Smith

By Jeffery Farnol

Book Overview

Beltane The Smith is a historical fiction novel written by Jeffery Farnol. The story is set in the 15th century and revolves around Beltane, a young blacksmith who is skilled in the art of sword-making. Beltane is a strong and determined character who is determined to make a name for himself in the world of sword-making. The plot of the novel follows Beltane's journey as he sets out to create the perfect sword for the Duke of Burgundy. Along the way, Beltane encounters a variety of characters, including a beautiful maiden named Helen, who becomes his love interest. As Beltane works on the sword, he faces a number of challenges, including rival sword-makers who try to sabotage his work. Despite these obstacles, Beltane perseveres and creates a masterpiece that impresses the Duke of Burgundy. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, making it an engaging read for fans of historical fiction. Farnol's writing style is descriptive and engaging, bringing the world of medieval Europe to life. Overall, Beltane The Smith is a well-crafted novel that offers a glimpse into the world of sword-making and the lives of those who pursued this craft during the Middle Ages.""Messire, I--have hanged many men and--there were women also I have cut me a tally here on my belt, see--there be many notches--and every notch a life. So now for every life these hands have taken do I vow to save a life an it may be so, and for every life saved would I cut away a notch until my belt be smooth again and my soul the lighter.""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: 1419109596
• ISBN13: 9781419109591
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.4"