Knights of the Hawk (The Conquest, 3) - Softcover

Aitcheson, James

4.12

412 ratings by Goodreads

9780099558293: Knights of the Hawk (The Conquest, 3)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0099558297 ISBN 13: 9780099558293

Publisher: Arrow, 2014

View all copies of this ISBN edition:

The third novel in the compelling Conquest series (1066: The Bloody Aftermath) from the author of Sworn Sword. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwall, Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane.

AUTUMN, 1071. The struggle for England has been long and brutal. Five years after the fateful Battle of Hastings, only a desperate band of rebels in the Fens stands between King William and absolute conquest.

Tancred, a proud and ambitious knight, is among the Normans marching to destroy them. Once lauded for his exploits, his fame is now dwindling. He yearns for the chance to restore his reputation through spilling enemy blood.

But as the Normans’ attempts to assault the rebels’ island stronghold are thwarted, the King grows ever more frustrated. With the campaign stalling and morale in camp failing, he looks to Tancred to deliver the victory that will crush the rebellions once and for all.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Book Description:

The third novel in the compelling Conquest series (1066: The Bloody Aftermath) from the author of Sworn Sword. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwall, Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane.

From the Back Cover:

Have you read Sworn Sword and The Splintered Kingdom?

'Action packed, this is the first in a promising series, set in a fascinating period.' Daily Mail

'Fans of the sword-swinging drama still mourning the end of HBO's epic Game of Thrones will find plenty to love in this uncompromising slice of historical fiction ... Breathlessly paced and packed with action, it's a mightily accomplished debut in a major new series.' Shortlist

'Sworn Sword is an excellent read, full of intrigue and vivid, realistic battles. For new writers of historical fiction, this accomplished debut novel sets a high standard indeed.' Ben Kane, author of the bestselling Spartacus novels

'This is a vigorously written, well researched tale of post-conquest England told through Norman eyes, with a rich, detailed setting, plenty of exciting battles, and a protagonist/narrator who is a real pleasure to read.' Historical Novel Society

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.