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Godwine Kingmaker: Part One of The Last Great Saxon Earls

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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.

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Manic Readers "The storyline and the characters are all well written and the interaction between them is realistic. The love scenes are provocative and very steamy! If you wear glasses, keep a tissue nearby to defog them." Rating: 3.5 out of 5 We Write Romance "Paige Warren has created a short story that is sure to turn you on and keep you wondering how it will end. With her hot love scenes, romantic tale, and believable characters, you will not be disappointed..." Rating: 3 out of 4 The Romance Studio "Not only would I be willing to read this story again, I intend to do so, several times. This is one of those books that will forever stay in the "To Be Read" file." Rating: 5 out of 5

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