The Bastard King
  • Published: 13 September 2012
  • ISBN: 9781448150281
  • Imprint: Cornerstone Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 315

The Bastard King

(Norman Series)

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The first book in the Norman Trilogy chronicles the life of William the Conquerer

The first book in the Norman Trilogy chronicles the life of William the Conquerer.

This glorious novel chronicles the life of William the Conqueror, the bastard son of the Duke of Normandy, from childhood until his death in 1087.

He is destined to succeed his father as the Duke of Normandy but questions about his legitimacy mean he consistently faces challenges from potential usurpers in the Duchy to retain the title. He marries Matilda, the equally intelligent and ambitious daughter of the King of Flanders, and together they have many children.

In 1066, he crosses the channel from Normandy to England and seizes the crown from King Harold, Edward the Confessor’s popular successor. This is the roller coaster account of his efforts to become sovereign and the events in his life afterwards, including his turbulent relationships with various members of his family.
  • Published: 13 September 2012
  • ISBN: 9781448150281
  • Imprint: Cornerstone Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 315
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About the author

Jean Plaidy

Jean Plaidy, one of the preeminent authors of historical fiction for most of the twentieth century, is the pen name of the prolific English author Eleanor Hibbert, also know as Victoria Holt. Jean Plaidy's novels had sold more than 14 million copies worldwide by the time of her death in 1993.

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Praise for The Bastard King

Jean Plaidy, by the skilful blending of superb storytelling and meticulous attention to authenticity of detail and depth of characterisation has become one of the country’s most widely read novelists.

Sunday Times

Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting.

Observer

Plaidy excels at blending history with romance and drama.

New York Times

Outstanding

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