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In 1381 in England, a hunting dog recounts what happens to his beloved master Rufus and his family when they are arrested on suspicion of being part of the peasants' rebellion led by Wat Tyler and the preacher John Ball. The dog, named 'Bed' after his owner's bed, describes the chaos and violence that ensues, reflecting on the events of the time and the significance of the revolt.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: History/Medieval History
Authors: Henrietta Branford
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