The Children of the New Forest

The story revolves around Jacob Armitage, a verderer who rescues the Beverley orphans from destruction by Parliamentary soldiers. He takes them into his care, raising them as his own in a modest woodland cottage. The narrative explores the challenges faced by these aristocratic children as they adapt to a life of simplicity and survival, contrasting their privileged upbringing with the harsh realities of their new existence. Themes of resilience and transformation emerge as they learn to navigate their new world.