Godwine Kingmaker: Part One of The Last Great Saxon Earls
Description
<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
'Burning Bridges,' is a story designed for women who are being abused both mentally and/or physically by their companions. Similar to Sandra's situation, (one of the main characters in this novel), kids are involved, which makes this dreadful situation even more daunting. In Sandra's case, several opportunities will present itself where she'll have a chance to get away from Lance and move on with her life, but, its up to her to take advantage of those situations. At the end of the day, Sandra will either remain by Lance's side, or, make him pay dearly for every Bridge he's Burned with her and her family.
