The Trumpeter of Krakow: A Tale of the Fifteenth Century

The Trumpeter of Krakow, written by Eric P. Kelly and first published in 1928, is a historical novel set in 1241 during the threat of a Tartar invasion. The story follows Joseph Charnetski, who is determined to protect the Great Tarnov Crystal while serving as a trumpeter for the city of Krakow. Themes of bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice are central as Joseph faces perilous challenges, including plots involving alchemists and a dark messenger. This juvenile fiction intertwines personal honor with historical conflict in medieval Poland.