The Little Duke is a historical fiction novel written by Charlotte M. Yonge. The story is set in medieval France and follows the life of a young boy named Richard, who becomes the Duke of Normandy after his father is killed in battle. Despite his young age, Richard is determined to become a strong leader and gain the respect of his people. Throughout the book, Richard faces many challenges, including opposition from his own family members and the threat of invasion from neighboring kingdoms. With the help of his loyal friends and advisors, Richard learns important lessons about leadership, courage, and honor. The Little Duke is a classic tale of adventure and heroism, filled with vivid descriptions of medieval life and customs. It is a timeless story that has been beloved by generations of readers, and continues to inspire young readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.