In the Shadows of Castles

*Listed in The Bookbag's 2023 Top 10 Self-Published Books of 2023*It's the 1060s, and William of Normandy is establishing a new and brutal regime in England, but there are those who would defy him. As Norman soldiers spread like a plague across the land, resistance builds, but will it be enough to topple William and restore the rightful king to his throne? The English have the courage to fight, but the Normans, already victorious at Hastings, now build castles seeking to secure their tenuous foothold in these lands.And what of the people caught up in these catastrophic events? Dispossessed but not defeated, their lives ripped apart, the English struggle for freedom from tyranny; amongst them, caught up in the turmoil, are a soldier, a thane and two sisters. As events unfold, their destinies become intertwined, bringing drastic changes that alter their lives forever.Firmly embedded in the history of the Conquest, 'In the Shadows of Castles' is ultimately a story of love, hope and survival in a time of war.Reviewed by Discovering DiamondsThe author is obviously passionate about his subject and the period – the aftermath of the Norman Conquest at the Battle of Hastings, 1066. He develops his characters with that same passion, bringing to life the bewilderment and devastation of the English and the crowing, and, in part, equal disbelief of the conquering Normans.Reviewed by AIBAAwesome Indies Book Awards is pleased to include In the Shadows of Castles by G K Holloway in the library of Awesome Indies Book Awards' Badge of Approvalrecipients. Read more