'A wise and lyrical evocation of the lives of women in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest, and high romance in the true sense of the word. A captivating read.' - Sarah Bower, author of
The Needle in the Blood and
The Book of Love. The second unforgettable book in Carol McGrath's Daughters of Hastings series. The Swan-Daughter is a true 11th century tale of love, loss and deceit for fans of Anne O'Brien and Alison Weir. It is 1075 and life is changing for Gunnhild, daughter of the defeated King Harold. Educated in Wilton Abbey, the death of Dowager Queen Edith leaves her facing consecration as a bride of Christ - something she knows she was never meant for.
So when Count Alan of Richmond offers Gunnhild his hand, she seizes the opportunity to have the life she always knew she should. But marriage is forever, and Count Alan's love for her might not be as pure as she first hoped