{"product_id":"9781402233135","title":"The Conqueror: A novel of William the Conqueror, the bastard son who overpowered a kingdom and the woman who melted his heart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe true story of the bastard son who made himself a king  and the woman who melted his heart.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e        \u003cp\u003eThe stirring history of William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, who invaded England and became the King. His victory, concluded at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, is known as the Norman Conquest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e        \u003cp\u003eKnown for her exhaustive research and ability to bring past  eras to life, bestselling author Georgette Heyer tells the story of William the  Conqueror, who became King of England in 1066, and his queen Matilda, the  high-born noblewoman who at first scornfully spurned him. William was an illegitimate child of a nobleman, who won his dukedom through force of will, and went on to bring European feudalism to England, along with a program of building and fortification that included the building of the Tower of London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e        \u003cp\u003eThe historical novel includes Heyer's brilliant period language and her perfect grasp of the details of the day - clothing, armor, weapons, and food - making for a fascinating and blood-stirring read.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBonus reading group guide available inside.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e        \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"From the moment when the infant grasped his father's sword  with a strength unusual in one so young, William showed himself a leader among  men.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e        \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Conqueror grew out of an incredible amount of historical  research into the way of life, the way of speech, the way of thought, and  feeling, and praying in the Eleventh Century. Without sacrificing the flow of  her plot, Miss Heyer conveys an understanding of this period, more authentic as  well as more colorful than many historical tomes. It is obvious in reading this  novel that Georgette Heyer is indeed a mistress of her craft.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Best Sellers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e        \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Perfect craftsmanship.\"\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cb\u003e- The New York Times Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e        \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Georgette Heyer achieves what the rest of us only aspire to.\" \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Katie Fforde\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e        \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"My favourite historical novelist.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e  - Margaret Drabble\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47137750581488,"sku":"9781402233135","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781402233135_p0.jpg?v=1763714954","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781402233135","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}