Set in the medieval English village of Warkworth in Northumberland, this classic tale follows the life of a local hermit and his connections to the nearby castle. With vivid descriptions of the surrounding landscape and the struggles faced by the hermit and villagers alike, this novel is sure to captivate readers of historical fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.