The Norman Series

by Henry Treece 2 books in this series

The Norman Series presents the conquest of England from the perspective of men committed to the defeated English order. Hounds of the King follows a Mercian boy into Harold Godwinson’s housecarls and the final stand at Hastings. Man with a Sword moves to the Fenlands, where Hereward continues armed resistance against William the Conqueror.

Together the novels show that 1066 was not a single battle but the beginning of occupation, confiscation and regional rebellion. Oaths, warrior loyalty and personal courage remain important, yet neither protagonist can prevent the political world around him from being remade.

Reading order

Books in this series (2 books)

1. Hounds of the King

Henry Treece

3.8(22)

Beornoth is a Mercian thegn’s son when he first encounters Harold Godwinson, the golden-haired earl who will later become king. The meeting draws him towards the household troops known as housecarls, professional warriors bound by oath to defend their lord. Training, campaigning and service transform the…

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2. Man with a Sword

Henry Treece

4.1(34)

After the Norman victory at Hastings, Hereward remains one of the few English leaders still prepared to resist William the Conqueror. From the marshes around the Isle of Ely he gathers dispossessed men, raids Norman positions and relies on water, reed beds and local knowledge to…

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