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This is a well-written historical fiction account of what was occurring in the England, France (Normandy) and Scandanavia leading up to the historic Battle of Hastings in 1066 (the Norman Conquest). The author focuses principally on the life of Harold Godwinesson who would be crowned King Harold upon the death of King Edward (who died childless - later named Edward the Confessor) in January, 1066, and of Harold's short reign as King of England (the last of England's Saxon kings). Attention is also given to Duke William of Normandy (and his rise to power) and of Gruffydd (ruler of Wales) who was killed by his own Welsh people during the reign of King Edward. The author paints Harold as a noble altruistic character; William of a cold, aspiring, calculating and depraved nature; and Gruffydd as a base, unfeeling and ultimately cowardly figure. In other words, in the mind the the author, each ruler is painted in white or black terms (either very good or completely corrupt). Few historic details exist to really know these characters intimately; it may have been that there was less perfection in Harold and more humanity in Willam and Gruffydd than the author intimates. However, Hollick has done her homework, and spins an interesting novel as to how events might have played out. Her depiction of the Battle of Hastings itself is graphic. The Normans were bloodily repulsed during their first two attacks before they finally prevailed on the third attack. Had King Harold and his army not had to march to northern England to defeat his rebellious brother, Tostig (who was in league with Harada of Norway), at the battle of Stamford Bridge, and then immediately make a forced march back to southern England to confront William at Hastings, the Battle of Hastings, no doubt, would have ended with an English victory. As the battle unfolded, it was almost won by King Harold and the English anyway with their worn-out troops. Again, this is a well written account of a very pivotal point in the history of England. I highly recommend the book.

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