The Conqueror (novel)

The Conqueror (novel)

infobox Book |
name = The Conqueror
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author = Georgette Heyer
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country = United Kingdom
language = English
series =
genre = Norman, Historical novel
publisher = Sourcebooks, Inc.
release_date = 1931, 2008
media_type = Print (Paperback)
pages = 368 pp
isbn = 978-1-4022-1355-7
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The Conqueror is a novel written by Georgette Heyer.

Plot summary

It chronicles the life of William of Normandy (the Conqueror) from his birth in 1028 to his conquest of England in 1066. Born the illegitimate son of Robert, future Duke of Normandy, William has to fight to prove himself in the eyes of his people and the eyes of his enemies. After the fight is won he then has to prove himself to Lady Matilda, daughter of Count Baldwin of Flanders, to win her love.


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