Northern Knight

by Griff Hosker

Book 3 in the The Anarchy Series series.

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The Emperor Henry of the Holy Roman Empire is dying and his wife, the Empress Matilda is in danger from those who would use her to gain the title and the power, King Henry of England sends Alfraed of Norton to rescue her and avoid a war. With enemies from France, Flanders and the Empire as well as Norman traitors, the handful of Northern Knights have to fight across Europe and back. A fast moving novel which moves from Germany to the Scottish borders in the turbulent times of the early twelfth century when friends could become foes overnight.

Historical periods

High Medieval The Anarchy Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine Thomas Becket and Church–Crown Conflict Crusades Third Crusade Battle of Lincoln (1141) Norman Invasion of Ireland

Historical people

Eleanor of Aquitaine1124–1204 Henry II of England1133–1189 Stephen, King of England1095–1154 Empress Matilda1102–1167 David I of Scotland1084–1153 Thomas Becket William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke1146–1219