"[...] a peasant disrupts the tranquility of Chessington, brazenly challenging the Code while claiming to be the son of the King--a Prince. When it is learned that he is actively training a force of men in defiance of the law, the stranger is arrested and executed. But his followers continue to defy the Code, and Sir Gavin swears to destroy this threat to Chessington--until he himself is grievously wounded in battle. As he faces his own death, Gavin is saved by someone who will transform his heart and change his life"--Back cover.
"[...] a peasant disrupts the tranquility of Chessington, brazenly challenging the Code while claiming to be the son of the King--a Prince. When it is learned that he is actively training a force of men in defiance of the law, the stranger is arrested and executed. But his followers continue to defy the Code, and Sir Gavin swears to destroy this threat to Chessington--until he himself is grievously wounded in battle. As he faces his own death, Gavin is saved by someone who will transform his heart and change his life"--Back cover.
General Note
Portion of statement of responsibility from t.p. verso.
Musical score for "The river" on p. 147-150.
"Discussion questions included"--Back cover.
