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Debra Brown

Debra Brown

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I have enjoyed creative pursuits for many years and have written my first book, The Companion of Lady Holmeshire. I have begun work on my second, For the Skylark.

Godwine Kingmaker: Part One of The Last Great Saxon Earls

Godwine Kingmaker: Part One of The Last Great Saxon Earls

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<p><span><span>Harold Godwineson, the Last Anglo-Saxon King, owed everything to his father. Who was this Godwine, first Earl of Wessex and known as the Kingmaker? Was he an unscrupulous schemer, using King and Witan to gain power? Or was he the greatest of all Saxon Earls, protector of the English against the hated Normans? The answer depends on who you ask. He was befriended by the Danes, raised up by Canute the Great, given an Earldom and a wife from the highest Danish ranks. He sired nine children, among them four Earls, a Queen and a future King. Along with his power came a struggle to keep his enemies at bay, and Godwine's best efforts were brought down by the misdeeds of his eldest son Swegn. Although he became father-in-law to a reluctant Edward the Confessor, his fortunes dwindled as the Normans gained prominence at court. Driven into exile, Godwine regathered his forces and came back even stronger, only to discover that his second son Harold was destined to surpass him in renown and glory.</span></span></p>

Story Behind The Book

I used to watch period movies while I was making jewelry. I enjoyed them very much, but... I ran out! It was time to write a new story. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did the writing.

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<em>&quot;There is a cast of many interesting characters. I have to say, as well, that this read a lot like a variation of Upstairs, Downstairs. We are given a view of both the elite and servant classes through the cast of characters. It was fascinating.<br /><br /> &quot;Yet, what I enjoyed most was the surprises Brown managed to throw at me. None were what I expected and I appreciate that in an author. It was not till the end that all is revealed and I have a hunch Brown took a cue from Shakespeare’s Puck in a Midsummer Night’s Dream.<br /><br /> &quot;Debra Brown’s debut novel was a valiant and intriguing effort. Her writing style is sophisticated and on point and her ability to weave a story is unique and of a style I have not encountered before. I really enjoyed The Companion of Lady Holmeshire and wait for Brown’s next novel with anticipation.&quot;<br /><br /></em><strong>Kaydee, </strong><a href="http://fortheloveofausten.blogspot.com/2011/08/companion-of-lady-holmeshire-by-debra.html?spref=tw">For the Love of Austen</a><br /><br /><em>&quot;The suspense builds and the ending will shock you. Beautifully written with vivid details, the characters clever and well developed and the suspense intricately woven, it's hard to believe this is Ms. Brown's debut novel. Her attention to detail shows she has definitely done her research on the period. I really enjoyed this glimpse into the past and look forward to future works of author Debra Brown's.&quot;</em><br /><br /><strong>Wendy Hines; <span><a href="http://mindingspot.blogspot.com">Minding Spot</a></span></strong><br /><br /><em>&quot;Deborah Brown has mastered the genre of storytelling of historical, romanntic, mystery epochs and can spin a yarn right down to the Engish lisp and brogue. Is she our modern day Austen? <br /> &quot;For those of you who crave romantic intrigue combined with mystery, and humor - in all the right settings for all the right reasons- this is it.&quot;</em><br /><br /><strong>Antoinette McKain, <a href="http://www.kidsmartbooks.blogspot.com/"></a><a href="http://www.kidsmartbooks.blogspot.com">Kid Smart Books</a></strong>