Books by Helen Hollick
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review 1: This second book follows on from "The Kingmaking" It does not disappoint! Another brilliant and down to earth novel which had me once more completely immersed in the continuing story. The characters are very realistic. Arthur, now in his early twenties, fights to hold onto his Ki...
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review 1: A fantastic account of the last of the Saxon English kings. Edward the Confessor was the last Saxon to complete his regin, and Harold Godwinson was the last Saxon king period.Hollick did a great job bringing these figures to life. I liked how conflicted Harold was about his dutie...
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review 1: Wow, this is a long book! But, that being said, I really enjoyed it! Emma of Normandy was someone who I really had no knowledge of. This time period is also a time period in British history about which I know very little. Now, I know that this was a work of fiction, but it has sp...
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review 1: A thoroughly absorbing tale about how King Harold does all he can to protect his Land of Britain and his people from the Normans. Helen Hollick makes all her characters come to life as they inevitably face challenges grand and everyday. I felt right by their sides as this sto...
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review 1: Part of the problem with this book is the problem of Emma herself. It's hard to figure her out as a historical figure, particularly since so much of what we know about her was written by less than sympathetic chroniclers. Hollick does a relatively good job of coming up with the a...