The second in a trilogy The Norman Pretender continues the story of the Godwin family, Earls of Wessex. Opening in 1052 the story talks about the Battle of Hastings. Harold Godwin is rescued by the Duke William of Normandy from captivity, but he is tricked later into swearing an oath securing William's succession to the English throne. After Edward the confessor dies, Harold breaks his oath and becomes king of England. | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1600-1899 - Life of a profession: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Job/Profession/Status story Yes Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 40's-50's Ethnicity/Nationality Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 40's-50's How sensitive is this character? Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 9 () Europe Yes European country: - England/UK Writing Style Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |