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Book Review of The King's Shadow

The King's Shadow
The King's Shadow
Author: Elizabeth Alder
Genre: Teen & Young Adult
Book Type: Paperback
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YA historic fiction, about the unification of England, beginning with King Edward (The Confessor), Harold II, and William (The Conquerer). All of this is chronicled by a welsh teen, who the saxons call "Shadow." Even though I am somewhat familiar with this part of history, I was amazed with the number of milestone events that took place in the four-year span of this novel.

All-in-all this was a very good first-offering by this author, and will be enjoyed by history buffs as well as adventurers.