Description
Near Fine dust jacket, a mylar dust jacket has been added. Book store price sticker on upper right front corner. Illustration of man holding a crown on front of dust jacket, advertising for another book by the author, “Wife of the Bastard” on back of dust jacket. The Near Fine binding is tan cloth over boards, blue lettering on spine. Stated: (First American Edition). The binding is tight, pages are clean with some discoloration to the foredges.
About the book (from the dust jacket)
Hilda Lewis’s reputation for historical accuracy and dramatic presentation will be enhanced by Harold Was My King. Her latest historical novel is the engaging story of a privileged squire living in England at the time of the Norman Conquest-a young man confronting the vicissitudes of a revolutionary era.
Much like the youth of today, Edmund Edmundson, who devotedly served Harold until his death at the Battle of Hastings, was caught between his past loyalties and the relentless developments of a new order. Edmund fought for the past, several times joining insurrections, but even he could not ignore the peace and prosperity being forced on an unwilling England by ruthless and unrelenting William. When the Bastard himself intervened in Edmund’s personal affairs and romantic life, then and only then did he submit with whole heart to a way of life he could recognize as superior for himself and all England Harold Was My King is a fine novel of another time and a relevant study of individual choice in a time of change.
About the Author (from the dust jacket)
Hilda Lewis lives in Nottingham, England, where her husband is Emeritus Professor of Education at Nottingham University She has written number of historical novels, including the recent Harlot Queen (McKay).
