The Challenges of a King
The Road to Hastings, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Toby Longworth
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By:
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K.M. Ashman
About this listen
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 JumiEges, 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.
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- Adam Upton
- 24-06-23
Awesome
Great story of a time not covered by many books, love the depth of the characters
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- Stephen
- 06-07-24
Excellent story
A great listen, some great twists and turns and unexpected pot holes on the journey. My only negative, and it’s a very small one, Bishop Robert started with a French accent and finished with one that sounded vaguely from the north east
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- Lawrence Maidment
- 05-09-24
Well read and great story
I liked all the twists and turns of this brilliant book The reader brought it to life!
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- Barry Winters
- 17-09-24
it seemed too simplistic and not dramatic enough
I am not sure if it was the writing or the narration but expected it to be much more dramatic that it was. I was keen to learn more of this important moment in English history, but I am afraid I was left disappointed. I will listen to the next book in the series because although it wasn't dramatic enough, I understand that it is more or less true to the known historical events.
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