A Royal Ward (1909)

A Royal Ward is a historical novel written by Percy James Brebner and published in 1909. The story is set in medieval England and revolves around the life of a young girl named Editha, who is taken in as a ward by King Edward III after her father is killed in battle. As a ward, Editha is raised in the royal court and given the best education and training. As she grows older, Editha becomes a lady-in-waiting to Queen Philippa and catches the eye of the king's son, Prince Edward. However, their love is forbidden as Editha is a ward and the prince is expected to marry a noblewoman. The novel follows Editha's journey as she navigates court politics, deals with jealous rivals, and tries to find a way to be with the man she loves. Along the way, she learns about loyalty, betrayal, and the true meaning of love. A Royal Ward is a captivating tale of romance, intrigue, and power set against the backdrop of medieval England. It offers a glimpse into the life of the royals and their wards during a time of war and political turmoil.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.