The Lion of Justice
by Jean Plaidy | 
Figures in Silk
by Vanora Bennett | 
Virgin Earth
by Philippa Gregory | 
The Forever Queen
by Helen Hollick | 
The Wet Nurse's Tale
by Erica Eisdorfer | 
The Passionate Enemies
by Jean Plaidy | 
The Mercy Seller
by Brenda Rickman Vantrease | 
The Murder in the Tower
by Jean Plaidy |
The Girl in the Glass Tower
by Elizabeth Fremantle |
The Vizard Mask
by Diana Norman | 
Meridon
by Philippa Gregory |
Ashenden
by Elizabeth Wilhide | 
The Favored Child
by Philippa Gregory | 
Earthly Joys
by Philippa Gregory | 
Devil Water
by Anya Seton | 
Sword of Kings
by Bernard Cornwell | 
Epitaph for Three Women
by Jean Plaidy | 
The Regent's Daughter
by Jean Plaidy |
Queen of This Realm
by Jean Plaidy | 
The Battle of the Queens
by Jean Plaidy |
The first book in the Norman Trilogy chronicles the life of William the Conquerer. This glorious novel chronicles the life of William the Conqueror, the bastard son of the Duke of Normandy, from childhood until his death in 1087. He is destined to succeed his father as the Duke of Normandy but questions about his legitimacy mean he consistently faces challenges from potential usurpers in the Duchy to retain the title. He marries Matilda, the equally intelligent and ambitious daughter of the King of Flanders, and together they have many children. In 1066, he crosses the channel from Normandy to England and seizes the crown from King Harold, Edward the Confessor'??s popular successor. This is the roller coaster account of his efforts to become sovereign and the events in his life afterwards, including his turbulent relationships with various members of his family.