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The story explores the life of Matilda of Flanders, who, as the queen of William the Conqueror, balances her beauty and intelligence with a darker Viking heritage. Her marriage, while fruitful, lacks love, yet she remains fiercely loyal and ambitious, skillfully navigating the complexities of her position. Matilda's strong sense of justice and ability to conceal her true feelings allow her to gain significant power in Normandy and England, marking her as a groundbreaking figure in medieval history.
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Wife to the Bastard, Hilda Lewis
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Wife to the Bastard
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Hilda Lewis
- Publisher
- Tempus
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780752439457
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The story explores the life of Matilda of Flanders, who, as the queen of William the Conqueror, balances her beauty and intelligence with a darker Viking heritage. Her marriage, while fruitful, lacks love, yet she remains fiercely loyal and ambitious, skillfully navigating the complexities of her position. Matilda's strong sense of justice and ability to conceal her true feelings allow her to gain significant power in Normandy and England, marking her as a groundbreaking figure in medieval history.