The Conqueror

In this captivating historical novel by Georgette Heyer, readers are transported to a time of political intrigue and romance as William the Bastard, the illegitimate son of the Duke of Normandy, battles the King of France to reclaim his Duchy. Spurned by the beautiful Princess Matilda, William's fierce determination leads him to challenge her in her father’s palace, setting the stage for both conflict and eventual union. As he faces rival Earl Harold of Saxon and sets sail for Hastings, the stakes grow higher as William seeks to claim the English crown for himself.