The Torch Bearers

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.

A tale of the days of Roundheads and Cavaliers during the English Civil War in 17th century England. The hero is Myles Delaroche, a descendant of Cedric the Forester. Myles, a principled Roundhead and Puritan, befriends Arthur Hilsdale, his polar opposite, after besting him in a near fatal sword fight at school. As civil war breaks out, they grow into manhood, and arise to prominence in their respective circles, Myles learns to love and respect Arthur for his humanity and goodness despite ideological differences in almost every area of life.

This is an excellent living book, bringing the English Civil War to life!

Bernard Marshal is a Newbery Honor winner for his book, Cedric the Forester, which is the first of The Delaroche Family series, that follows Cedric's descendants through important historical periods like the English Civil War (The Torch Bearers), the Revolutionary War (Redcoat and Minuteman), and the War of 1812 (Old Hickory's Prisoner).