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Charmaine Gordon

Charmaine Gordon

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Former actor for many years with film,stage,daytime drama credits. I decided to write a story, then another... and here I am with a publisher, three books, and one to be released in late July. What a joy!

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

Elizabeth Malone wakes up the morning after an amazing night of passion with her husband of forty years to find a note: &quot;Dear Lizzie, it's not you, it's me.&quot; Abandoned by her husband, disappointed in daughter Susie's casual attitude-&quot;Dad's having a mid-life crisis., Beth decides to re-establish herself as the winner she once was. When Frank Malone returns, he's in for a big surprise!

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<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="0" align="right"></td> <td valign="top" width="100%" align="left"> <div style="margin-bottom:.5em;font-weight:bold;" class="h3color tiny"></div> <div style="margin-bottom:.5em;"><span style="margin-right:5px;"><span class="swSprite s_star_5_0"><span>5.0 out of 5 stars</span></span> </span><span style="vertical-align:middle;"><strong>A Woman's Journey to Success</strong>, May 22, 2010</span> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:.5em;"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top">By </td> <td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A13LOSN7XQW2GP/ref=cm_cr_dp_pdp"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Chelle <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Cordero<span class="swSprite s_chevron custPopRight"></span></span></span></a> - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A13LOSN7XQW2GP/ref=cm_cr_dp_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&amp;sort_by=MostRecentReview">See all my reviews</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div style="margin-bottom:.5em;" class="tiny"><strong><span class="h3color tiny">This review is from: </span>To Be Continued (Paperback)</strong> </div>Shattered by the desertion of her husband after a 40-year marriage, Beth Malone learns to survive and thrive on her own. Her problems are compounded when her &quot;daddy's little girl&quot; daughter sides with her father. <br /><br />Beth, formerly Lizzie, takes a good, hard and long look at herself and realizes how she allowed herself to live in the background and backseat. It's time she brought herself to the front. Her former swim trophies once made her feel like a winner - now she intends to be a winner in life. <br /><br />With the support and encouragement of a new cast of friends (Lisa, Sister M&amp;M, Hilly, Tommy &amp; more), Beth builds a successful business, feels the reward of &quot;giving back&quot; and discovers new love. When soon-to-be ex-husband Frank comes back, she has the self-confidence needed to show him the door. <br /><br />The story is empowering, you'll cheer for Beth at every step. The cast of characters is intriguing and memorable. The author's talent is remarkable. <br /><br />I highly recommend this book for everyone <br /><br />~Chelle Cordero, author [...] </td></tr></tbody></table>