by Marilyn Durham (Author)
Set at a time of great violence, danger, loyalty and deceit, FLAMBARD'S CONFESSION is a novel at the heart of which is William II, son of William the Conqueror, and his chaplain, Ranulph Flambard. Ranulph was born the son of a poor priest and a woman rumoured to be a witch, and yet rose to become a priest - and the most infamous prince of tax collectors. This fascinating novel weaves the thin threads of history into a vibrant tapestry of adventure centred upon the dramatic lives of two notorious men at the centre of power.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 790
Edition: New
Publisher: Orion
Published: 14 Aug 2003
ISBN 10: 1842125184
ISBN 13: 9781842125182
Book Overview: A powerfully compelling novel set in one of the most dangerous, and intriguing, periods of English history One of seven classic historical novels to be published by Phoenix Press