Eadgyth Ælfgarsottir's story begins when she is sold into marriage to Gruffydd ap Llewellyn, King of the Welsh; a man old enough to be her grandfather. At Rhuddlan she discovers both friendship and romance, but from a man who is not her husband. Ultimately she finds herself accused of treason, fornication and incest until a surprise night attack destroys Gruffydd's palace and Eadgyth is captured by the Saxons. After the betrayal and murder of Gruffydd, Eadgyth, separated from her sons, is taken to the court of Edward the Confessor. There, desperate to be reunited with her children, she befriends the queen and her feminine charms enable her to infiltrate the sticky intrigues of the Godwin family. An unexpected proposal of marriage from Earl Harold provides the opportunity she requires and, on his accession to the throne, she agrees to become his queen. However, her security is threatened as William the Bastard assembles his fleet in the south and Harald Hardrada prepares to invade from the North. The portentous date of October 14th 1066 looms. Eadgyth tells a tale of loss, betrayal, passion and war and highlights the plight of women, tossed in the tumultuous sea of feuding Anglo Saxon Britain. Chapters can be viewed on the youwriteon.com website.
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By Mrs. B. Old
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Every time I picked Peaceweaver up I was reluctant to put it down, often reading until 2a.m.It is my habit to skim, at least the first time, most books, but with this one I read every word, drawn in from the first to last page. Reading about our history has never been so enthralling and I recommend Peaceweaver to anyone who enjoys historical novels.i. May we have more like it Judith Arnopp
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By L. H. Smith
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When I started to read this book I was amazed at how quickly I was drawn into the medaeval world, the writing is so good I could almost smell it! By the time I was half way through I could not put it down, and fairly galloped through to the end. This author knows her subject, but has the added advantage of being able to bring alive the detail of life in the 11th century. We are with Eadgyth step by step through her tumultous life, and she and her family stay with us long after the book is finished.
If you want an enthralling read and love history - get this!
Laura H Smith
If you want an enthralling read and love history - get this!
Laura H Smith
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By C. Peace
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Peaceweaver by Judith Arnopp is one of those books that really draws you in. The writer clearly knows her subject and has cleverly interwoven both fiction and historical fact to enable her readers to get a real sense of what life might have been like for women living at the time of the Battle of Hastings. Eadgyth quickly becomes a credible character, someone the reader can relate to and empathise with. I would recommend Peaceweaver to anyone who has an interest in historical times, or who simply likes a thoroughly good read. It's an excellent book.
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Peaceweaver
Judith Arnopp's historical fiction novel Peaceweaver commences in the troubled years leading up to 1066, a pivotal year in English history. Read more
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Brilliant a really good read AS GOOD AS MANTLE easier reading..recommended as a beach read. put yourself into the time and enjoy
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Sex and the Saxons
This is the Battle of Hastings and the years leading up to it from a woman's point of view. I've always had a soft spot for King Harold, so out of curiosity I downloaded this book. Read more
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This is the first book that I have read from this author and set in this time period and I loved it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by ccaajjaa
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Great story on Harold's queen
History often recalls the hand-fasted wife of Harold Godwinson, last King of the Saxons, but little is known about his queen, Eadgyth, daughter of Earl Aelfgar of Mercia. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2011 by Lisa J. Yarde
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A vivid evocation
Like most people I knew almost nothing about the events surrounding the Battle of Hastings: a few names, a couple of dates, the arrow-in-the-eye, the images from the Bayeux... Read more
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