Beltane The Smith

Beltane The Smith is a historical fiction novel written by Jeffery Farnol. The story is set in medieval England and revolves around the life of Beltane, a young blacksmith who is forced to flee his village after being accused of a crime he did not commit. Beltane embarks on a journey across the countryside, encountering various characters who shape his destiny.As Beltane travels, he meets a beautiful lady named Helen, who is being held captive by a cruel lord. Beltane falls in love with Helen and vows to rescue her from her captors. Along the way, he also meets a group of outlaws who become his allies in his quest to save Helen.The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance. It explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the power of love. Farnol's vivid descriptions of medieval life and landscapes transport the reader back in time, making the story come alive. Beltane The Smith is a timeless tale that will appeal to readers of all ages.""Messire, I--have hanged many men and--there were women also! I have cut me a tally here on my belt, see--there be many notches--and every notch a life. So now for every life these hands have taken do I vow to save a life an it may be so, and for every life saved would I cut away a notch until my belt be smooth again and my soul the lighter.""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.