Conquest

by Griff Hosker

King William has the crown of the Confessor but he has many enemies both at home and abroad. He has to subdue a land that does not want a Norman yoke upon its shoulders. When Richard fitz Malet is given the manor north of York he finds that it is a poisoned chalice and when the north rises against the Conqueror’s rule, he finds himself alone and isolated. He has to mould his manor into a fighting force or face death.

254 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 12, 2024

About the author

I was born in 1950 in Lancashire and attended a boy’s grammar school. After qualifying as an English and Drama teacher in 1972, I worked in the North East of England for the next 35 years. During that time I did write, mainly plays, pantos and musicals for the students at the three schools in which I worked.

When I stopped teaching I set up my own consultancy firm and worked as an adviser in schools and colleges in the North East of England. The new Conservative Government ended that avenue of work and in 2010 I found that I had time on my hands; having started work at the age of 15 I found the lack of work not to my liking and used the time to research the Roman invasion of Britain and begin to create a novel. The result was The Sword of Cartimandua.

My decision to begin writing was one of the best I have ever taken.

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Reviews

[neillcowans · Rating 5 out of 5]

yet again

Yet again griff does it again!
A great story I especially like the details I the story about the people and not just the battles,downside I have to wait for the next instalment.
Well done griff

[438008 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another top shelp No.1 novel by Mr Hosker" God he's good"

A hero warrior with an intelligent heart that cares for all. Climbing up an unknown path directed by his king who values the man who conquers with words and two 2 x swords, if he has too.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

And so it goes

Time after time adventures come from the pen of Mr. Hosker. I urge you to give it a try. I warn you however, you will be hooked like the rest of us and won’t be able to stop until you have read all his works. Happy reading!

[Mr Mark F Burgess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good read

This series of books sets the foundations for many of the following titles to follow. It’s like a passage of time showing how the future Earls found their place in our history

[mrs s wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sir Richard marches on

A great story of determination, loyalty and bravery.
Friendships forged and strengthened by near disaster and challenges make this latest story one you cannot put down. Hopefully there will be a follow on. Is Richard to become the new Warlord of the North?

[Dan Matherly · Rating 2 out of 5]

lots of mistakes

Both Richardnand Bruno were knighted in the last book and here they are not. Richard gave Blaze away in the first book after gaining other horses. I am only on chapter 3 and very disappointed in this effort.
Not at all what I expect of this author!