St. Edward the Confessor, King of the English, is commonly despised by historians. He was the last of his dynasty, and after his death his country was conquered by foreigners—which was exactly what he wanted. In this chilling, fast-paced novel, the different customs, races, and languages of England during the Dark Ages, as well as the period’s violence and struggle for power, all come vividly back to life. The authenticity and sense of place have seldom been bettered.
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Alfred Duggan was born in Argentina in 1903. He was educated at Eton College and Oxford. He worked for the British Natural History Museum collecting specimens and travelled extensively pursuing his job for the museum. From 1938-1941, when he was discharged as medically unfit, he served in the London Irish Rifles and saw active service in Norway. His first book was published in 1950.
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I am hooked on Alfred Duggan, and hooked on English historical novels (especially those set before the Reformation), so of course I loved The Cunning of the Dove. As in The Little Emperors and Conscience of the King, Duggan shows that even grim stories can be told with humor. Who else writes historical novels "noir?" Gore Vidal, yes, but sometimes it's too much work to read his books.
Edward the Confessor is the hero, as described by his (imaginary) chamberlain. It's refreshing to read about the 1060s without emphasis on Harold Godwinson or William the Conqueror. Duggan died more than 40 years ago, but should never go out of style. Too bad his books are hard to get in the USA.
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