The Conqueror (novel)

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The Conqueror
Author Georgette Heyer
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Genre(s) Norman, Historical novel
Publisher Sourcebooks, Inc.
Publication date 1931, 2008
Media type Print (Paperback)
Pages 368 pp
ISBN 978-1-4022-1355-7

The Conqueror is a novel written by Georgette Heyer.

[edit] Plot summary

It chronicles the life of William of Normandy (the Conqueror) from his birth in 1028 to his conquest of England in 1066. Born the illegitimate son of Robert, future Duke of Normandy, William has to fight to prove himself in the eyes of his people and the eyes of his enemies. After the fight is won he then has to prove himself to Lady Matilda, daughter of Count Baldwin of Flanders, to win her love.