The Threshing Floor Author:Jennifer Ellen Russell This story of English castle and cottage life in the mid-14th century gives interesting detail about routines, relationships, lifestyles, and the countryside. The focus is on the family at Keldacross and their villagers. Nicholas, the oldest son, achieves knighthood and accedes to a marriage with a wealthy merchant's daughter. The seco... more »nd son, William, has been promised to the church but leaves before taking his vows and goes to Oxford to study.« less