The Harrowing

The Harrowing by James Aitcheson, published by Heron Books in 2016, is a historical narrative set in the aftermath of 1066. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds as a Norman army devastates the North of England, forcing five strangers—each with their own secrets—to unite in their struggle for survival amidst the chaos.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of the characters’ intertwined fates as they navigate a landscape ravaged by war. The narrative delves into the complexities of their pasts, revealing that their greatest threats may not only come from the invading Normans but also from their own hidden sins. As they journey through the desolation, the themes of survival and the inescapability of fate resonate throughout their quest for refuge.
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Five strangers. Five secrets. No refuge. No turning back. In the aftermath of 1066, a Norman army marches through the North of England: burning, killing and laying waste to everything in its path. The Harrowing has begun. As towns and villages fall to the invaders, five travellers fleeing the slaughter are forced to band together for survival. Refugees in their own country, they journey through the wasteland, hoping to find sanctuary with the last stand of the Saxon rebellion. But are they fleeing the Normans or their own troubles? Priest, Lady, Servant, Warrior, Minstrel: each has their own story; each their own sin. As enemies past and present close in, their prior deeds catch up with them and they discover there is no sanctuary from fate.
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