The Bastard King (Norman Trilogy, #1)

Posted on 19 March 2017 by Jean Plaidy

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. New Download The Bastard King (Norman Trilogy, #1) [ author ] Jean Plaidy [ Kindle ePUB or eBook ] – kino-fada.fr A former girlfriend introduced me to the author, who goes by several other pen names Her books are quite short but tend to be well paced Additionally, she is very accurate Historically, so, unlike GLADIATOR or BRAVEHEART, movies which I love but which are not accurate, you are getting a good coverage of what you missed in school Story follows the life of William the Conqueror, starting with his father s rise to power, William s birth and then an internal struggle We then follow his path as h A former girlfriend introduced me to the author, who goes by several other pen names Her books are quite short but tend to be well pace...Good book, although I hated how Matilda was portrayed I love William the Conqueror though, what a story.This book flamed my fascination for William the Conqueror Several years after I read it, I visited Bayeux in France and got to see the Bayeux tapestry Very exciting.The story was good and kept true to history but the writing style threw me a bit I m used to amodern narrative so it took me a while to get through it and I never really got lost in it.4.5 starsRead the review hereI now understand why Henry II s eagles and wife revolted against him It seems to be a genetic trait inherited from William the Conqueror His wife had a favourite son as did Eleanor William and Henry both were unwilling to name their their unti...William is the bastard son of Robert the Magnificent and Arlette, the tanner s daughter Can William find peace and love with such tempestuous beginnings Plaidy is at her historical finest with The Bastard King Set in the 11th Century, Robert, an heir to the Duke of Normandy, falls in love with a common woman Arlette gives him a son, William Robert intends for William to become the Duke of Normandy after his death Robert s tenure as Duke is filled with passionate highs and sorrowful low po William is the bastard son of Robert the Magnificent and Arlette, the tanner s daughter Can William find peace and love with such tempestuous beginnings Plaidy is at her historical finest with The Bastard King Set in the 11th Century, Robert, an heir to the Duke of Normandy, falls in love with a common woman Arlette gives him a son, William Robert intends for William to become the Duke of Normandy after his death Robert s tenure as Duke is filled with passionate highs and sorrowful low points William is still young when his father dies, leaving him the Duke.William must rely on his friends and courage to retain his title He is vicious in his warfare, but his bravery and skill in battle as a young man cement his command in Normandy Those who are jealous refer to William a...This is the story of William the Conqueror Duke of Normandy and King of England, son of Robert the Magnificent and a long line of Dukes of Normandy Such a wonderful foundation was set by first telling part of the story of Robert the Magnificent and his love story with Arlette, daughter or a tanner who might not have been a suitable match on paper but was the perfect match in heart.We are walked through William s life and delighted at the turn it takes when he finds his own true love in Matild This is the story of William the Conqueror Duke of Normandy and King of England, son of Robert the Magnificent and a long line of Dukes of Normandy Such a wonderful foundation was set by first telling part of the story of Robert the Magnificent and his love story with Arlette, daughter or a tanner who might not have been a suitable match on p...This novel based on King William I of England, aka William the Bastard, aka William Duke of Normandy, aka William the Conqueror, had me hooked from start to finish.Ms Plaidy opens the tale before William s birth, showing how his parents met and why he was destined to be baseborn I m glad the author did this, as I knew nothing of these earlier events....c1974 FWFTB Matilda, ambitious, crown, Harold, title I am 99% convinced that this is actually a re read I used to devour Ms Plaidy s books and there was a time where I read nothing but historical novels It certainly helped with O Level history I did find the story a little irritating at times I know that the author was trying to fill in the gaps of histor...

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19 March 2017

Jean Plaidy