The Norman Pretender

By (author): "Valerie Anand"
Genres:Fiction books  Historical Fiction books  Historical books  11th Century books  
Publish Date: January 1st 1979
The Norman Pretender
ISBN070112508X
ISBN139780701125080
AsinThe Norman Pretender
CharactersEdward the Confessor, Harold Godwinson, William the Conqueror
Original titleThe Norman Pretender (Norman Trilogy, Book 2)
SeriesNorman Quartet #2
Second in a trilogy, The Norman Pretender continues the story of the Godwin family, Earls of Wessex. Opening in 1052, the story talks about the Battle of Hastings. Harold Godwin is rescued by the Duke William of Normandy from captivity, but he is tricked later into swearing an oath securing William's succession to the English throne. After Edward the confessor dies, Harold recklessly breaks his oath and becomes king of England.