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Otto of the Silver Hand

Author
Howard Pyle
Language
English
Length
59 pages
ISBN
9781836105800
Published
17 October 2026
Imprint
Urban Romantics
  • medieval
  • knight
  • monastery
  • vengeance
  • robbery
  • prosthetic
  • honour
  • feud
  • castle
  • chivalry

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Otto of the Silver Hand by Howard Pyle is a classic medieval tale following young Otto, the gentle son of a fierce robber baron. Raised in a peaceful monastery, Otto is thrust into a brutal world of blood feuds when his father’s enemy, Baron Henry, kidnaps him and severs his right hand. Rescued but forever changed, Otto receives a silver prosthetic. Armed with kindness and integrity rather than a sword, he rises above vengeance to heal his fractured world.

Author

Howard Pyle (1853–1911) was an influential American illustrator and author who shaped the "Golden Age of American Illustration". Famous for his vivid depictions of pirates, knights, and folklore, he wrote and illustrated classics like The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. A dedicated educator, he founded his own school of art and trained a generation of iconic artists, establishing the renowned Brandywine School tradition.

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