{"title":"James Aitcheson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of James Aitcheson, a masterful storyteller celebrated for his engaging historical fiction. Aitcheson has a knack for bringing to life the turbulent era of medieval England, vividly capturing the struggles and triumphs of the Norman Conquest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in his collection is \u003cem\u003eSworn Sword\u003c\/em\u003e, which serves as the first novel in the highly acclaimed \u003cem\u003eConquest\u003c\/em\u003e series. As you delve into the pages, you'll follow an enthralling tale of loyalty and bravery, set against the backdrop of 11th-century England's shifting sands of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAitcheson's writing is renowned for its meticulous historical detail and compelling characterisation. His works not only entertain but also educate readers about significant events and figures of the medieval period, making his books a treasure for both history enthusiasts and fiction lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our James Aitcheson collection and embark on a journey through time, experiencing battles, alliances, and the resilient spirit of a transformative age.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sworn-sword-by-james-aitcheson-9780099559412","title":"Sworn Sword","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ambitious young Norman soldier fights against desperate odds to consolidate the conquest of England in the years after the Battle of Hastings. This is a brilliant first novel in the mould of \u003cem\u003eRequiem\u003c\/em\u003e by Robyn Young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJanuary 1069. Less than three years have passed since Hastings and the death of the usurper, Harold Godwineson. In the depths of winter, two thousand Normans march to subdue the troublesome province of Northumbria. Tancred a Dinant, an ambitious and oath-sworn knight and a proud leader of men, is among them, hungry for battle, for silver and for land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut at Durham, the Normans are ambushed in the streets by English rebels. In the battle that ensues, their army is slaughtered almost to a man. Badly wounded, Tancred barely escapes with his life. His lord is among those slain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon the enemy are on the march, led by the dispossessed prince Eadgar, the last of the ancient Saxon line, who is determined to seize the realm he believes is his. Yet even as Tancred seeks vengeance for his lord's murder, he finds himself caught up in secret dealings between a powerful Norman magnate and a shadow from the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Norman and English armies prepare to clash, Tancred begins to uncover a plot which harks back to the day of Hastings itself. A plot which, if allowed to succeed, threatens to undermine the entire Conquest. The fate of the Kingdom hangs in the balance ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46552271454444,"sku":"9780099559412","price":47.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11682953482223.jpg?v=1750030499"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/james-aitcheson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}