Publisher's Synopsis
In this beautifully crafted tale, Harold Godwinesson, the last Saxon King of England, is a respected, quick-witted man both vulnerable and strong, honorable and loving-and yet, in the end, only human. After the political turmoil and battles leading up to 1066, we all know William the Conquerer takes England. But Helen Hollick will have readers at the edge of their seats, hoping that just this once, for Harold, the story will have a different ending. Praise for Helen Hollick:. "Readers who enjoy historical romance with a hefty dollop of warfare stirred into a setting of barbaric splendor will f.
