The Harrowing • James Aitcheson • Quercus 448 pp. • Paperback • £8.99
James’s fourth novel, The Harrowing, is now out in hardcover, paperback and ebook editions, published by Quercus Books.
Set during the turmoil of the Norman Conquest, it centres upon five English refugees forced to band together as they flee the devastation wrought by William the Conqueror’s army. Each has their own story; each their own sin.
As their enemies close in, the five travellers are forced to confront their own pasts in order to find redemption before it is too late.
Book of the Month in The Times
‘An impressive novel … the Norman presence is the stuff of nightmares.’
Antonia Senior, 25 June 2016
‘An impressive novel … the Norman presence is the stuff of nightmares’
The Times
Book of the Month, July 2016
James Aitcheson
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The Times
Book of the Month, July 2016
‘An impressive novel … the Norman presence is the stuff of nightmares’
‘A terrific writer … Aitcheson’s portrayal of eleventh century England is vibrant and authentic. Full of intrigue and vivid, realistic battles, this accomplished debut novel sets a high standard indeed.’
Ben Kane
Bestselling author
James Aitcheson
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Ben Kane
Bestselling author
‘A terrific writer … Aitcheson’s portrayal of eleventh century England is vibrant and authentic. Full of intrigue and vivid, realistic battles, this accomplished debut novel sets a high standard indeed.’
‘Fans of Game of Thrones will find plenty to love in this uncompromising slice of historical fiction … Breathlessly paced and packed with action, it’s a mightily accomplished debut in a major new series.’
Shortlist
James Aitcheson
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Shortlist
‘Fans of Game of Thrones will find plenty to love in this uncompromising slice of historical fiction … Breathlessly paced and packed with action, it’s a mightily accomplished debut in a major new series.’
‘Aitcheson brings excitement and intrigue to a bloody period of medieval history … [and] shows great promise as an adventure novelist in this colorful debut.’
Publishers Weekly
James Aitcheson
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Publishers Weekly
‘Aitcheson brings excitement and intrigue to a bloody period of medieval history … [and] shows great promise as an adventure novelist in this colorful debut.’
