A Prince of Cornwall: A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex

Published in 1904, 'A Prince of Cornwall' by Charles W. Whistler is a historical novel set in early medieval England. The story follows Oswald, the son of a thane, as he navigates the complexities of loyalty and identity during the reign of King Ina of Wessex, amidst the cultural clashes between the British and Saxons. The narrative begins with Oswald lost in the Andredsweald forest, where he meets Owen, a Welshman who becomes his protector and mentor, shaping his journey through a turbulent political landscape.