{"product_id":"the-swan-daughter-the-daughters-of-hastings-trilogy-paperback","title":"The Swan-Daughter: The Daughters of Hastings Trilogy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarol McGrath\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A wise and lyrical evocation of the lives of women in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest... A captivating read' SARAH BOWER\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cb\u003esecond instalment\u003c\/b\u003e in Carol McGrath's captivating \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Daughters of Hastings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003etrilogy! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003eAlthough this is the second in a trilogy it \u003cb\u003estands well in its own right\u003c\/b\u003e... you'll want to read the others in the series, they are \u003cb\u003eso well-written and researched\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003cb\u003e5* Reader review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Once again \u003cb\u003ebrilliant exciting riveting\u003c\/b\u003e colourful history in an informative way mixed with factual areas' \u003cb\u003e5* Reader review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'It is \u003cb\u003ea very well-spun story\u003c\/b\u003e, written in a style which made the book \u003cb\u003ehard to put down\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e5* Reader review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'What\u003cb\u003e a great read\u003c\/b\u003e!' \u003cb\u003e5* Reader review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Thoroughly \u003cb\u003eenjoyable \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003ekeeps you interested\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003cb\u003e5* Reader review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e_____________________________ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA marriage made in Heaven, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eor Hell?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e1075 and Dowager Queen Edith has died. Her niece Gunnhild longs to leave Wilton Abbey but is her suitor Breton knight Count Alain of Richmond interested in her inheritance as the daughter of King Harold and Edith Swan-Neck, or does he love her for herself? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIs her own love for Count Alain an enduring love or has she made a terrible mistake? The Swan Daughter is woven around a true 11th century tale of elopement, love and courage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLove the novels of Carol McGrath? Don't miss \u003ci\u003eTHE SILKEN ROSE\u003c\/i\u003e, starring one of the most fierce and courageous forgotten queens of England!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAND COMING IN \u003cb\u003eAPRIL 2022: \u003c\/b\u003eDISCOVER \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE STONE ROSE \u003c\/b\u003e-\u003c\/i\u003e THE \u003cb\u003eSUMPTUOUS \u003c\/b\u003eAND \u003cb\u003eGRIPPING\u003c\/b\u003e NEW NOVEL FROM CAROL McGRATH \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Wise and lyrical . . . High romance in the true sense of the word'\u003cb\u003e Sarah Bower\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It is 1075 and life is changing for Gunnhild, innocent daughter of the defeated King Harold. Educated in Wilton Abbey, the death of her protective Aunt Edith leaves her facing consecration as a bride of Christ - something Gunnhild knows she was never meant for. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e So when the handsome Count Alan of Richmond offers Gunnhild his hand, she seizes the opportunity to have the life she always knew she should. Even though Alan is a Norman invader, and her family's enemy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Gunnhild vows to put the past behind her. But marriage is forever, and Gunnhild soon finds that Alan's love for her might not be as pure as she first hoped . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Carol McGrath's 'Daughters of Hastings' Trilogy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Moving, and vastly informative, a real page turner of a historical novel' \u003cb\u003eFay Weldon\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e www.headline.co.uk \u003cbr\u003e www.CarolCMcGrath.co.uk \u003cbr\u003e [Facebook logo]\/CarolMcGrathAuthor1 \u003cbr\u003e [Twitter logo]@CarolMcGrath \u003cbr\u003e [Author photo] (c) Rob Wheal \u003cbr\u003e [Headline Accent logo] \u003cbr\u003e UK £9.99 \u003cbr\u003e CAN $17.99 \u003cbr\u003e US $15.99 \u003cbr\u003e 9781472283894\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarol McGrath is the author of the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eRose Trilogy - The Silken Rose, The Damask Rose \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Stone Rose.\u003c\/i\u003e Born in Northern Ireland, she fell in love with historical fiction at a young age, when exploring local castles, such as Carrickfergus, and nearby archaeological digs - and discovering some ancient bones herself. While completing a degree in history, she became fascinated by the strong women who were silenced in record, and was inspired to start exploring their lives. Her first novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Handfasted Wife\u003c\/i\u003e, was shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists' Association Awards, and \u003ci\u003eMistress Cromwell\u003c\/i\u003e was widely praised as a timely feminist retelling of Tudor court life. Her novels are known for their intricacy, depth of research and powerful stories. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more news, exclusive content and competitions, sign up to Carol's newsletter at: www.carolcmcgrath.co.uk \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow her on Facebook: \/CarolMcGrathAuthor1 \u003cbr\u003eAnd Twitter: @CarolMcGrath\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 7.4 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 24, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51783637827872,"sku":"9781472283894","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1c4da3274bf784177d9537e1f27bcf17.webp?v=1780591353","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-swan-daughter-the-daughters-of-hastings-trilogy-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}