The novel follows the story of a young man named John who is born into a noble family in medieval England. John is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a knight, but he has other plans. He falls in love with a commoner named Margaret and wants to marry her despite their social differences. However, John's father opposes the marriage and sends him on a quest to prove himself worthy of Margaret's hand. Along the way, John faces various challenges and learns valuable lessons about honor, loyalty, and true love.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy