Book description
1066 - Senlac Ridge, England. William the Bastard, Duke of Normandy,
defeats Harold Godwinson, King Harold II of England, in what will
become known as the Battle of Hastings.
The battle is hard fought and bloody, the lives of thousands have
been spent, including that of King Harold. But England will not be
conquered easily, the Anglo-Saxons will not submit meekly to Norman
rule.
Although his heroic deeds will nearly be lost to legend, one man
unites the resistance. His name is Hereward of Bourne, the champion of
the English. His honour, bravery and skill at arms will change the
future of England. His is the legacy of the noble outlaw.
This is his story.
Stewart Binns began his professional life as an academic. He then
pursued several adventures, including a stint at the BBC, before
settling into a career as a schoolteacher, specializing in history.
Later in life, a lucky break took him back to the BBC, which was the
beginning of a successful career in television. He has won a BAFTA, a
Grierson, an RTS and a Peabody for his documentaries. Stewart's passion
is English history, especially its origins and folklore.
Conquest
is his first novel.
