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The Saxon Tapestry

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This is one of the best novels I have read: beautifully told, it is a gorgeous recreation of the last years of Anglo-Saxon England, and the Norma invasion.It is focussed on two main characters: the charismatic Earl Harold, who was to become the last Saxon king; and Hereward the Wake, one of the last rebels against the Normans.Highly recommended for its extraordinary images, language, and gripping story!

This book is available in Kindle format in two pieces: The Changeling (part 1) and The Loom of Battle (part 2), for those who may be interested in an e-book. I read the book in that format, and published a review under the title The Changeling.

I did not even know Hereward Wake and I only knew Harold II as the last AngloSaxon King, the vanquished leader at the famous Battle of Hastings. This book opened a window for me into the last throes of Anglosaxon Britain and the onslaught of the Normans. OK, brush up your vocabulary because the lady writes in a very rich language and prepare for the most vivid imagery ever. A delicious book to read.

I read a lot of history and historical fiction. This book is as good as it gets. I do not know why it is not more widely circulated.