The Normans V1: Or Kith and Kin (1870)

By Anna Harriet Drury

Book Overview

The Normans V1: Or Kith And Kin is a historical novel written by Anna Harriet Drury and published in 1870. The book is set in the 11th century, during the time of the Norman Conquest of England. It tells the story of a young Norman nobleman named Raoul de Harcourt, who is sent to England by William the Conqueror to help establish Norman rule. Along the way, Raoul falls in love with a Saxon woman named Edith, who is torn between her loyalty to her people and her growing feelings for Raoul. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the clash of cultures between the Normans and the Saxons. It is the first volume in a series of novels about the Normans and their impact on English history.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104317435
• ISBN13: 9781104317430
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"