But throughout his reluctant ascendance to supreme leadership of an embattled kingdom-and the concurrent rise of old-friend-turned-adversary William of Normandy, soon to be called 'the Conqueror'-Harold will not betray his heart or his lady, though war be their legacy and tragedy their fate.From critically acclaimed, award-winning storyteller Parke Godwin comes an enduring tale of a nobility and a love that changed history-a magnificent epic that surely ranks among the great romantic adventures of all time. One of my favorite fantasy novels of recent times is Parke Godwins wonderful examination of the Robin Hood legend, Sherwood, in which Godwin jettisoned.

To wear the crown, however, he must forsake his peaceful life with his adored, hand-fasted wife, Lady Edith of Nazeing, the only woman he will ever truly love. Normans and Saxons fight and die for control of the destiny of a future empire, and Harold of Wessex-second son of one of the sundered nation's most powerful noble families-is thrust into the vortex of a battle royal for the English throne. A Secret History: The Book Of Ash, 1 (Book of Ash) (Mary Gentle). But throughout his reluctant ascendance to supreme leadership of an embattled kingdom – and the concurrent rise of old-friend-turned-adversary William of Normandy, soon to be called 'the Conqueror' – Harold will not betray his heart or his lady, though war be their legacy and tragedy their fate.įrom critically acclaimed, award-winning storyteller Parke Godwin comes an enduring tale of a nobility and a love that changed history – a magnificent epic that surely ranks among the great romantic adventures of all time.True history and legend combine in a remarkable story of majesty, duty, and an indomitable love that survived the thunder and blood of eleventh-century Britain. The plot describes his love by Lady Edith of Nazeing and his friendship which turned in adversary, William of Normandy, also known as 'the Conqueror'. Normans and Saxons fight and die for control of the destiny of a future empire, and Harold of Wessex – second son of one of the sundered nation's most powerful noble families – is thrust into the vortex of a battle royal for the English throne. Lord of Sunset by Parke Godwin My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book is based on the story of Harold of Wessex during the Norman conquest. True history and legend combine in a remarkable story of majesty, duty, and an indomitable love that survived the thunder and blood of eleventh-century Britain.