Wager of Battle: A Tale of Saxon Slavery in Sherwood Forest

Wager of Battle: A Tale of Saxon Slavery in Sherwood Forest is a historical romance by Henry William Herbert, first published in 1855. Set in the late 12th century during the Norman conquest of England, it follows two Saxon brothers, Kenric and Eadwulf, as they navigate the harsh realities of servitude under Norman lords. The narrative explores themes of slavery, conflict, and the quest for freedom, culminating in Kenric's brave defense of a noblewoman, which highlights the societal struggles faced by the Saxons during this tumultuous period.