The Conqueror (Hot Knights) (30 page)

In a document such as the Domesday Book, it is the exceptions that pique the interest of the researcher—and the fiction writer. A woman named `Edeva the Fair” is listed as owning land in several shires of England. Most historians think she was probably King Harold’s mistress. But I was struck by her eloquent name and decided to give another interpretation to her story.

Another female property owner listed is a gentlewoman who was permitted to occupy a half of a hide (a unit of measurement) of royal land during the term of the Sheriff of Godric’s office. The reason for the sheriff’s largess? The gentlewoman was teaching the English art of embroidery in gold to the man’s daughter.

These are some of the picturesque details from which I spun a story of love and betrayal, trust and treachery.

I hope you enjoyed
The Conqueror
. And please look for the other books in my “Hot Knights” series, coming soon:
The Leopard, The Champion and The Warrior
.

Happy reading,

Mary Gillgannon

http://www.marygillgannon.com

P.S. I always enjoy hearing from readers. You can email me at
[email protected]
.

Dragon of the Island

Dragon’s Dream

The Dragon Prince

The Dragon Bard

Beyond the Sea Mist

Storm Maiden

Devil’s Own Bargain

Earl of Scandal

The Silver Wheel Saga:

Lady of the Moon

The Raven of Death

The Silver Wheel

The Conqueror

The Leopard

The Champion

The Warrior

Mary Gillgannon writes romance novels set in the dark ages, medieval and English Regency time periods and fantasy and historical novels with Celtic influences. Her print books have been published in Russia, China, the Netherlands and Germany. Raised in the Midwest, she now lives in Cheyenne, Wyoming where she works at the Laramie County Library.

She is married and has two grown children. When not working or writing she enjoys gardening, traveling and reading, of course!

She always enjoys hearing from readers. You can write her at P.O. Box 2052, Cheyenne, WY 82003, or contact her through her website:
http://marygillgannon.com
or email at
[email protected]
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