Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Harrowing | 2016 | James Aitcheson | Buy |
The Harrowing (2016) is James Aitcheson’s standalone novel set during one of the darkest episodes of the Norman Conquest. In the winter of 1069-1070, William the Conqueror ordered the destruction of northern England to crush a persistent rebellion, burning villages, slaughtering livestock, and salting fields.
The novel tells the story from multiple perspectives, including both Norman and English characters caught up in the devastation. It is a harder and more somber book than the Conquest series, reflecting the scale of suffering involved. For readers interested in this period of English history, it provides a powerful fictional account of events that shaped the country for centuries.