I Am The Chosen King

"A very talented writer." —Sharon Kay Penman, NYT bestselling author of Devil's Brood England, 1044. Harold Godwineson, a young, respected Earl, falls in love with an ordinary but beautiful woman. He marries Edyth despite her lack of pedigree, pitting him against his turbulent family and his selfish King, Edward. In France, William, the bastard son of a duke, falls in love with power. Brutal and dangerously smart, William sets his sights on England, finding ambition a difficult lust to conquer. In 1066, with the old King Edward dying, England falls vulnerable to the winds of fate-and the stubborn will of these two powerful men. In this beautifully crafted tale, Helen Hollick sets aside the propaganda of the Norman Conquest and brings to life the English version of the story of the last Saxon King, revealing his tender love, determination, and proud loyalty, all shattered by the unforgiving needs of a Kingdom. Forced to give up his wife and risk his life for England, the chosen King led his army into the great Battle of Hastings in October 1066 with all the honor and dignity that history remembers of its fallen heroes. "A novel of enormous emotional power...Helen Hollick is a fabulous writer of historical fiction." -Elizabeth Chadwick, author of To Defy a King What Readers Are Saying: "We all know the ending! But Helen Hollick's masterful and moving account of Pre-Conquest England still carries the reader along on an enthralling journey to that moment...it made me cry in all the right places. Helen Hollick is a consummate storyteller." "An epic work, grand and sweeping. I've read many versions of the events of 1066 but this is one of the best." (This book was previously published in the U.K. as HAROLD THE KING)

The kingdom of the Thirteen needs a new King, and the lottery begins. Gordon is secretly relieved he has no chance as he stands among the crowds in front of the Choosing Tower, filled with names. Knowing his sweetblood illness takes him out of the running, everyone is shocked when he is chosen king. But he wasn't supposed to be chosen. True control of the kingdom lies with Firstcouncilor Trunculin, whose pursuit of absolute power means wresting control away from the boy king by any means. In Gordon's new world of danger and betrayal, he is forced to flee his own kingdom. Pursued by the airships, and the very soldiers sworn to protect him, the young king is forced to align with great warriors and unexpected allies. His fate lies in finding the strength to save not just himself, but maybe his entire world. Chosen King is a fast paced, exciting adventure with larger than life villains, and memorable warrior heroes for readers of any age. Mixed with political intrigue and dangerous journeys, it also features the first diabetic hero in a fantasy series.

All three books in 'Chosen King', a series of middle grade fantasy novels by M.J. Sewall, now available in one volume! Dream of Empty Crowns: Gordon is chosen to become the new king after his name is drawn in the Choosing Tower, but his celebration is cut short. Hunted by the ruthless First Councillor Thrundulin, he is pursued by airships and soldiers. With the help of the healer Loren and warrior Aline, Gordon must find a way to save himself and his kingdom. The Trials of Boy Kings: As the two young kings stand oceans apart, old truths put them in grave danger. Sworn enemies, they are held captive by fate and forced to come together in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, a new threat rises as the distant leader known as the Father steps out of the shadows, wielding a deadly new weapon. With destiny-altering choices before them, both kings must rely on allies to defeat their true enemies and set right the history that has been stolen. Plague of Tyrants: The two young kings face unprecedented challenges as enemies surround them and a new threat looms. Their prized airships are no longer enough to protect them, and one must venture forth while the other stays behind to face foes on all sides. Loyalties are tested, boundaries broken, and their Kingdom is more vulnerable than ever. With destiny calling, the two kings must unite their people, defeat their enemies, and stay true to themselves.

USA Today Bestseller! What kind of woman becomes the wife of two kings, and the mother of two more? Saxon England, 1002. Not only is Æthelred a failure as King, but his young bride, Emma of Normandy, soon discovers he is even worse as a husband. When the Danish Vikings, led by Swein Forkbeard and his son, Cnut, cause a maelstrom of chaos, Emma, as Queen, must take control if the Kingdom-and her crown-are to be salvaged. Smarter than history remembers, and stronger than the foreign invaders who threaten England's shores, Emma risks everything on a gamble that could either fulfill her ambitions and dreams or destroy her completely. Emma, the Queen of Saxon England, comes to life through the exquisite writing of Helen Hollick, who shows in this epic tale how one of the most compelling and vivid heroines in English history stood tall through a turbulent fifty-year reign of proud determination, tragic despair, and triumph over treachery. Praise for Helen Hollick "If only all historical fiction could be this good." -Historical Novels Review "Hollick juggles a large cast of characters and a bloody, tangled plot with great skill." -Publishers Weekly "A very talented writer." -Sharon Kay Penman, bestselling author of Devil's Brood "Helen Hollick has it all. She tells a great story." -Bernard Cornwell What Readers Are Saying "Paints an exceptional portrait of Emma...an extremely excellent read...once you begin reading you won't want to stop until you absolutely have to!" "Every fan of medieval history fiction and of Anglo-Saxon England should read this book." "For any historical novel fans this is a must. Impossible to put down." (This book was previously published in the U.K. as THE HOLLOW CROWN.)