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William the Conqueror: A thrilling and authentic historical novel (John Wingate Historical Thrillers) Kindle Edition

by John Wingate (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 213 ratings
An absorbing historical saga chronicling the life of William of Normandy! Perfect for fans of S D Sykes, E. M. Powell, Karen Maitland and S J Parris.

A formidable Norman duke changes the course of English history…

Normandy, 1027

Having recently become Duke of Normandy, young Robert must seize control of his domain before anarchy ensues. But his focus soon wavers when he meets Arlette — a tanner’s daughter — who wins his admiration with her spirit and beauty. Though unable to marry, they conceive a son, William.

In spite of his illegitimate birth and numerous detractors, William rises to become the new Duke of Normandy — renowned for both his strength and his ruthlessness. And when the King of England, Edward the Confessor dies, the ambitious duke decides to stake his claim to the English throne.

However, there are two other claimants prepared to fight for control of England — each with a formidable army. Undeterred by the challenge, William sends an invasion force across the Channel to realise his ambition.

But the duke soon realises that he has some powerful Saxon enemies who would refuse to accept a Norman king. And with plots and uprisings rife in both England and Normandy, William must decide who he can trust to aid him in his bloody struggle for power…

WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR is a fascinating historical novel exploring the life of William I, from his early childhood in Normandy to his turbulent reign as the first Norman king of England.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09Q99YGPQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books (January 11, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 11, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 469 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1800555776
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 213 ratings

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  • Steve D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helped fill in the blanks
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023
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    Been reading Tranter's novels of early Scotland. Wanted something to fill in the missing information from England's side. The Robin Hood legends portray the hatred of the Saxons toward the Normans. I was surprised that William had a legitimate claim to the English throne. This is well written and holds the interest all the way through. Definitely worth the price.
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  • Annarella
    4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022
    I think it's the first time I read a biography of William the Conqueror and found this one engrossing and well researched.
    Recommended.
    Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
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  • Mark
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, great author
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
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    Love the series
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  • Chase Bolling
    3.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Solid
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2022
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    I enjoyed this book a great deal and it was definitely detailed. There was a certain dryness that was freshing but failed to fully immerse me in the story.
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  • JBBPIONEER
    5.0 out of 5 stars A really excellent retelling of the great story of William the Conqueror
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2022
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    A most entertaining and complete story of William's struggle and rise to power in Normandy and England. A pleasure room read
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  • michael perrin
    5.0 out of 5 stars I learned more than ever and interested the entire time
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2022
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    One of the most interesting books about a term period and man so important to history
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  • Tripower53
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting and informative
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2022
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    This is the first comprehensive biography of William the Conqueror that I have read. I have long been interested in William and what kind of man he was. I knew that his parents were not married and found myself bemused that he rose so far.

    I learned a great deal about William that I did not know. As Duke of Normandy, he was not popular in certain circles. His escape with the insurgents hot on his heels was exciting, and a surprise to me. I had no idea whether he was liked or not in his home country. That he and his wife, Mathilda were very much in love warmed me.

    The cruelty and barbarity displayed by the average man did not surprise me. It was the age in which these people lived. I wish it weren’t so.

    At the death of Edward the Confessor of England, William decides to seek his fortune there. There are staunch obstacles in his way of other claimants to the throne of England. This does not deter William however. He knows how to be ruthless and unforgiving.

    William must also face the Saxons. They are very good warriors. There are vicious battles. When William felt that he had finally subdued the English/Saxons, he let his troops pillage their way to London. They destroyed and burned along the way.

    On 5 March 1067, William’s coronation as King of England took place.

    This book was a very good read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was well written and Mr. Wingate brought the characters to life. I felt at times as though I was reading an historical novel.

    I want to thank NetGalley and Sapere Books for forwarding to me a copy of this most interesting book for me to read, enjoy and review. The opinions expressed here are solely my own.
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  • maryann c. martel
    5.0 out of 5 stars William the bastard
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2022
    What a tumultuous life, amazing men who conquered their worlds. Is this a true story? I don’t know but seems plausible. I once had heard that his wife’s death date and place of burial was unknown. I truly wish I knew if this was a true story. Otherwise it is a great read.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2022
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    Brings to life the vague history of one of the most important eras of our English history and the importance of William The Conqueror
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  • Nick Shacklock
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting peice of history - but a very difficult read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2022
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    Interesting canter through the life of Willam the Conqueror. Falls somewhere between a historically accurate account and a dramatisation. Unfortunately the dramatisation was not as engaging as it could have been as so much historic information had been crammed in that fluency was lost. If I didn't live in Normandie I would probably struggled even more/ given up.
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