The Wind from Hastings
Edyth, wife of King Harold of England, disappeared forever on the day of the great Battle of Hastings in 1066, taking with her the legitimate heirs to the thrones of England and Wales. This is the story of that amazing woman, who loved and married the King of Wales and then the man who would be...
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Edyth, wife of King Harold of England, disappeared forever on the day of the great Battle of Hastings in 1066, taking with her the legitimate heirs to the thrones of England and Wales. This is the story of that amazing woman, who loved and married the King of Wales and then the man who would be King of England, only to witness his historic defeat by the light of Halley's Comet.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781568496139 (1568496133)
Publish date: November 21st 2000
Publisher: Buccaneer Books
Pages no: 183
Edition language: English
I found a first edition hardcover copy of this book at my local used book store for about $3. I was excited to read it having recently finished Helen Hollick's 'Forever Queen' and 'I am the Chosen King' which end with the Battle of Hastings. My lack of love for this novel is at least partially my fa...
Edyth (or Aldith) is the daughter of the Earl of East Anglia who manages to get himself banished when he ticks of King Edward. Her father marries her off in a political alliance to the Welsh prince Gruffydd ap Llywelyn, and it is a happy one - until Harold Godwinson's soldiers arrive in Wales. The W...
Since I read it years ago I wont grade it.But what I remember from this book was that I really enjoyed it. It was also a sad story since her first husband was killed, and then she had to marry the man who ordered it.A good historical fiction book
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