Conquests

Hearts Rule Kingdoms

By: Emily Murdoch

Narrated by: Katie Bunn

England, 1069. The nation is still recovering from the Norman invasion three years earlier - and adjusting to life under its sometimes brutal new rulers. A young girl trembles in the shadows of what was once her home. Avis is homeless and penniless, and with no family left alive she is forced to become a ward of Richard, the Norman lord who has taken her home.

But when King William decrees that Norman lords must marry Anglo-Saxon women Avis must make a terrible choice. Either marry the repulsive Richard or else take a chance on another Norman, Melville, a man she has never met.

Soon she realizes that survival in a time of turmoil and war depends on putting aside the prejudices of the past.

Conquests is a brilliantly researched and involving historical drama that is perfect for fans of Alison Weir and Philippa Gregory.

©2013 Emily Murdoch (P)2017 Emily Murdoch

A brilliant reading with a truly gripping story

Would you listen to Conquests again? Why?

Yes. One of the best historical I have listened to in a long time.

What other book might you compare Conquests to and why?

Trying to compare Conquests to another book is like comparing two children together both are unique and wonderful.

Which scene was your favorite?

I do not have a favorite scene the book flowed so well. It was wonderful to listen to.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Friends murder, homes burn and lives in shambles then forces to marry either the robber of her home or another hated Norman A brilliant insight into what it would be like to be both the conquered and conquer

Any additional comments?

I received a free copy of the audio version of this story and I would love to let you know what a wonder story this is. A brilliant reading with a truly gripping story is how I describe this work. One of the best historical I have listened to in a long time. The book is on my must get list.

Very engaging

I absolutely loved this book. The narrator was spot on. The story of Annis and Melville held me spell bound. I can't wait to listen to the next story by Emily Murdoch. I was sent it for free to give a review and I'm so glad to have been honored to listen to it.

Broken Hearts

I loved this story. I can amagine life being like this and it seems like it was so real. I was gifted a copy so I am giving an honest review. I highly recommend reading.

Fun and intriguing story

I really enjoyed this story. I liked how flawed and real the characters were. Although at times their misunderstandings of one another were frustrating, they also felt real especially since they were enemies when they met. I loved the journey both main characters take through the story.

The perfect voice for this story!

I've bought a couple audio books in the past but I never felt like the voice really matched the story. Right away when the narrator started I knew this was a perfect match for this book. It made the book so much more captivating!
The story I really enjoyed. I haven't read a lot of books from this medieval time period so it made it all the more interesting to me to read about the conflict going on. Although the setting of the book was in time period marked with war and injustice, the book still had an underlining hope for something better to come. The characters were very well developed. Though I felt like the book was a little on the long side, thus the 4 stars, the story was never stagnant. It surprised me with plot twists and unexpected developments.
What I appreciated most was seeing the main character, Avis, heal from the atrocities of war and become a strong woman, knowing her own mind. The book is a clean sweet read!