The Armourer's Prentices

The Armourer's Prentices by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical novel that involves two brothers, Ambrose and Stephen Birkenholt, who must navigate a new life after their father's death. The story begins in the peaceful New Forest, where the Birkenholt family once lived, but tension arises after the brothers are left to contend with their resentful elder brother and stepmother. Seeking independence and adventure, Ambrose and Stephen decide to leave home and travel to London, hoping their unc...