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Valerie Bowen

Valerie Bowen

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Single mother of two grown children. Author of For the Sake of Amelia series. I am a full time designer and am currently workin in a small engineering firm.

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

Note from the author: This book series was a work of self inspiration. I took many aspects of my life and inserted them into the characters making them come to life. I have lived through much of the abuse Amelia endures (none as harsh as Amelia's whipping) and added my memories and feelings to her character. With this said I was able to place myself in Amelia's shoes and described exactly how she felt when she believed a man was attempting to hurt her, and the apprehension that ran through her body when she felt his kind touch.

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Reviews

<span style="font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;font-size:16px;line-height:normal;">I just finished &quot;For The Sake of Amelia Tormented&quot; and if my 8 fingers were thumbs then I would give you,<span style="text-decoration:underline;">10 thumbs up!!!</span><br />I absolutely love this story line and I literally can't wait to read the next two books in this series. <br />You are now added to my <span style="text-decoration:underline;">&quot;Favorite Author List&quot;!</span>  When can I get part 2 and 3 of the series?<br /> Excellent read!  Well done Valerie :)</span>