The Norman Pretender

Second in a trilogy, The Norman Pretender continues the story of the Godwin family, Earls of Wessex. Opening in 1052, the story talks about the Battle of Hastings. Harold Godwin is rescued by the Duke William of Normandy from captivity, but he is tricked later into swearing an oath securing William's succession to the English throne. After Edward the confessor dies, Harold recklessly breaks his oath and becomes king of England.