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The Conqueror
Sep 13, 2025 5:59 PM

Author:Georgette Heyer

The Conqueror

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!

'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser

'Fabulously witty' Stephen Fry

'Incisively witty, quietly subversive' Joanne Harris

'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet what a treat you have in store' Harriet Evans

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Born the illegitimate son of the future Duke of Normandy, William must fight the King of France to regain his Duchy.

Spurned in love by the lovely Princess Matilda, William argues hard to make her his bride.

Thwarted by the Saxon Earl Harold of a promise of the throne of England, William the Conqueror sails to Hastings to claim the King's crown and sceptre for his own.

Written in Heyer's inimitable style, The Conqueror dives deep into William's complex character, his ruthless ambition and both the physical and mental battles he must endure in order to claim King Harold's crown and sceptre for his own.

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Readers love The Conqueror ...

***** 'I enthusiastically recommend this novel! Heyer's writing is impeccable and her research is without a doubt one of the best.'

***** 'This was always my favourite of GH's historicals.'

***** 'Loved this book and am now looking to read more Heyer historicals.'

***** 'I first read this novel many years ago and enjoyed it this time as much as I did the first time.'

***** 'Overallthe Conqueror is the best of Georgette Heyer's pre-Georgian novels.'

Reviews

Jean Plaidy doesn't just write the history, she makes it come alive

—— Julia Moffat , RNA

These books are page-turners; they offer a wonderful way to learn about history, their heroines are smart, strong and in control of their destinies and their stories will remain with you for ever...They are a celebration of women's spirit throughout history.

—— Daily Express

Full-blooded, dramatic, exciting

—— Observer

One of the country's most widely read novelists

—— Sunday Times

One of our best historical novelists

—— News Chronicle

This characteristically gentle story about a family tragedy lingers long in the memory as does all this master's work

—— Irish Times

An excellent introduction to his sympathetic, refined and humane art, and is a most moving and impressive artefact in itself

—— Independent on Sunday

A lovely, heartbreaking book

—— New York Sun

Rare...exquisite...a cameo-like perfection

—— New York Herald Tribune

Speaks volumes about heroism and the human condition... A taut, page-turning narrative

—— The Times

Ingenious

—— Time Out
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