Manus argenta quam manus ferrea melior est
( A silver hand is better than an iron hand)
A story of the harsh life of two rival robber Barons and one young boy named Otto.
Otto was the son of Baron Conrad of Drachenhausen, he was raised in St. Michaelsburg with the monks. Until one day when he was nearly twelve his father came to take him home. Not long after returning home, Baron Conrad left with most his men to pay homage to the new emperor of Germany. While he is away the Baron Henry of Trutz-Drachen destroys the castle taking little Otto with him. Otto learns that he is to pay a score for the deed that his father did to Baron Henry's father. So showing no mercy, the Baron cuts the lads right hand off!
This story is moving with an underlying thread of romance and old English narration. While you read this book it's almost as if you are there in Medieval times!
This book is suitable for 8th grade and up.
This story is moving with an underlying thread of romance and old English narration. While you read this book it's almost as if you are there in Medieval times!
This book is suitable for 8th grade and up.
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