The Conqueror
Georgette Heyer
 It chronicles the life of William of Normandy (the Conqueror) from his birth in 1028 to his conquest of England in 1066. Born the illegitimate son of Robert, future Duke of Normandy, William has to fight to prove himself in the eyes of his people and the eyes of his enemies. After the fight is won he then has to prove himself to Lady Matilda, daughter of Count Baldwin of Flanders, to win her love.