Fatal Rivalry

by Mercedes Rochelle

Series:The Last Great Saxon Earls (3)

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In 1066, the rivalry between two brothers brought England to its knees. When Duke William of Normandy landed at Pevensey on September 28, 1066, no one was there to resist him. King Harold Godwineson was in the north, fighting his brother Tostig and a fierce Viking invasion. How could this have happened? Why would Tostig turn traitor to wreak revenge on his brother? The Sons of Godwine were not always enemies. It took a massive Northumbrian uprising to tear them apart, making Tostig an exile show more and Harold his sworn enemy. And when 1066 came to an end, all the Godwinesons were dead except one: Wulfnoth, hostage in Normandy who took on the task to preserve the history of his famous siblings. show less

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N.W.Moors 2,149 reviews

This is the last in a three-part series about the sons of Earl Godwine. It takes place in the time period when William the Conqueror was preparing to invade England. Told in the first person, it alternates among Harold, Tostig, and their brothers as well as sister, Editha.
It is a very detailed book with a lot of description, sometimes too much. I found it slowed the story-telling down for me. It's a historic time period I like, and the author is very knowledgeable. I'd give the book 3 1/2 stars.

Jan 2, 2018

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