Trudi J. (TrudiJ) reviewed The Wind From Hastings (Celtic World of Morgan Llywelyn) on + 10 more book reviews
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This is a vivid picture of the life of the wife of Harold Godwin, but even more importantly, she was the wife of Griffith, Prince of Wales before she married Harold. The events leading up to the Battle of Hastings really come alive, and the woman's point of view is fascinating.
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Aldith becomes of age to marry and her father, Earl of East Anglia, gives her to the king of Wales, Prince Griffith. Unhappy about not being able to choose her husband, she complies with his wishes and travels to Wales to meet her betrothed. What will this political match mean for her? She expects to meet an old man but surprisingly, she looks into Griffith's eyes and discovers her soul mate. This is the love match she dreamed. As she waits for her father to give her in marriage she studies the language, customs and culture of Wales. When they marry, the people accept her and she becomes one with them.
A few years and two sons later, Griffith finds his country and life in peril. Supporter after supporter deserts him and he flees with his family only to be caught, once again betrayed by someone he trusted. Griffith is killed by King Harold of England and Aldith finds herself and her sons traveling to England. She is the king's greatest prize. Harold treats her well but Aldith can only see Griffith's head being swiped from his body. As the days pass, Harold talks of wedding her but Aldith refuses until he holds the children hostage. Knowing the only way she can see her children is to give her consent. She becomes Harold's queen only to see war after war. Harold is a popular king. His people adore him and he's fair and a good warrior. As time passes he, too, is beset by enemies. What happens to Aldith and the children? Discover the details and the answer as the tale unfolds.
A few years and two sons later, Griffith finds his country and life in peril. Supporter after supporter deserts him and he flees with his family only to be caught, once again betrayed by someone he trusted. Griffith is killed by King Harold of England and Aldith finds herself and her sons traveling to England. She is the king's greatest prize. Harold treats her well but Aldith can only see Griffith's head being swiped from his body. As the days pass, Harold talks of wedding her but Aldith refuses until he holds the children hostage. Knowing the only way she can see her children is to give her consent. She becomes Harold's queen only to see war after war. Harold is a popular king. His people adore him and he's fair and a good warrior. As time passes he, too, is beset by enemies. What happens to Aldith and the children? Discover the details and the answer as the tale unfolds.
