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    The Promises of a King: The Road to Hastings Book 2
    The Challenges of a King: The Road to Hastings Book 1
    Audiobook series2 titles

    Road to Hastings Series

    Written by K.M. Ashman

    Narrated by Toby Longworth

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    About this series

    Some promises should never be broken.

    AD 1055. With the crisis of 1051 long behind them and finally coming to terms with the death of Sweyn, the Godwin family's influence across England is growing. Harold enjoys a position of trust with King Edward and the country is at peace, but Edward knows that he needs an heir before it is too late.

    In Hungary, there is one potential heir with royal blood running through his veins, but before he can be contacted another king, much closer to home, rises to power, and Harold finds himself torn between diplomacy and violence to maintain the peace.

    With King Edward relying on him more and more, Harold travels to Normandy to find the two hostages still missing after many years. But while there, he uncovers a situation far more dangerous than any threat from the Welsh king...

    With England now being torn apart by internal politics, can Harold forge unity amongst his fellow nobles before it is too late?

    The gripping next step along the road to Hastings, perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherQUEST from W. F. Howes Ltd
    Release dateDec 8, 2022
    The Promises of a King: The Road to Hastings Book 2
    The Challenges of a King: The Road to Hastings Book 1

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    • 1

      The Challenges of a King: The Road to Hastings Book 1
      The Challenges of a King: The Road to Hastings Book 1

      The Challenges of a King: The Road to Hastings Book 1

      K.M. Ashman
      5/5 - 2 ratings
      5/5 - 2 ratings

      The fight for England began long before 1066… AD 1045. Godwin of Wessex, one of the most powerful earls in the country, prepares for the marriage of his daughter to King Edward of England. The mood is jubilant, his family's relationship with the Crown secured through matrimony. But one man seeks to undermine him at every opportunity. French-born Bishop of London, Robert of Jumièges, has the ear of the king. As a trusted adviser, his position is one of power and privilege, and he wields it to gain ever-greater influence over the English Crown for his kinsmen in Normandy, at Godwin's expense. As the bishop's control increases, the king's relationship with the House of Godwin frays until, eventually, it breaks down completely. With civil war looming, Godwin fights to pull England back from the brink. But with the king under Norman influence, it could be too little, too late. The Challenges of a King is the first book in a thrilling new series from K. M. Ashman exploring the politics, promises and intrigue that led three men to contest the throne in 1066, and to the final successful invasion of England. Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.

      The fight for England began long before 1066… AD 1045. Godwin of Wessex, one of the most powerful earls in the country, prepares for the marriage of his daughter to King Edward of England. The mood is jubilant, his family's relationship with the Crown secured through matrimony. But one man seeks to undermine him at every opportunity. French-born Bishop of London, Robert of Jumièges, has the ear of the king. As a trusted adviser, his position is one of power and privilege, and he wields it to gain ever-greater influence over the English Crown for his kinsmen in Normandy, at Godwin's expense. As the bishop's control increases, the king's relationship with the House of Godwin frays until, eventually, it breaks down completely. With civil war looming, Godwin fights to pull England back from the brink. But with the king under Norman influence, it could be too little, too late. The Challenges of a King is the first book in a thrilling new series from K. M. Ashman exploring the politics, promises and intrigue that led three men to contest the throne in 1066, and to the final successful invasion of England. Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.

    • 2

      The Promises of a King: The Road to Hastings Book 2
      The Promises of a King: The Road to Hastings Book 2

      The Promises of a King: The Road to Hastings Book 2

      K.M. Ashman
      4/5 - 1 rating
      4/5 - 1 rating

      Some promises should never be broken. AD 1055. With the crisis of 1051 long behind them and finally coming to terms with the death of Sweyn, the Godwin family's influence across England is growing. Harold enjoys a position of trust with King Edward and the country is at peace, but Edward knows that he needs an heir before it is too late. In Hungary, there is one potential heir with royal blood running through his veins, but before he can be contacted another king, much closer to home, rises to power, and Harold finds himself torn between diplomacy and violence to maintain the peace. With King Edward relying on him more and more, Harold travels to Normandy to find the two hostages still missing after many years. But while there, he uncovers a situation far more dangerous than any threat from the Welsh king... With England now being torn apart by internal politics, can Harold forge unity amongst his fellow nobles before it is too late? The gripping next step along the road to Hastings, perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden.

      Some promises should never be broken. AD 1055. With the crisis of 1051 long behind them and finally coming to terms with the death of Sweyn, the Godwin family's influence across England is growing. Harold enjoys a position of trust with King Edward and the country is at peace, but Edward knows that he needs an heir before it is too late. In Hungary, there is one potential heir with royal blood running through his veins, but before he can be contacted another king, much closer to home, rises to power, and Harold finds himself torn between diplomacy and violence to maintain the peace. With King Edward relying on him more and more, Harold travels to Normandy to find the two hostages still missing after many years. But while there, he uncovers a situation far more dangerous than any threat from the Welsh king... With England now being torn apart by internal politics, can Harold forge unity amongst his fellow nobles before it is too late? The gripping next step along the road to Hastings, perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden.

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