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Rite of Conquest

  • 2004 first published
  • 375 pages

Rite of Conquest is a 2004 historical fantasy and romantasy novel by Judith Tarr. It takes readers to Great Britain and France in William I, 1066–1087. Characters include William I King of England (1027 or 8-1087). Key subjects include kings and rulers, normans and Nobility.

It runs to roughly 375 pages — 6–7 hours of reading at an average pace.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

  • William I, 1066–1087
  • Capetians, 987–1328

Characters

  • William I King of England (1027 or 8-1087)

Subjects

  • Kings and rulers
  • Normans
  • Nobility
  • Fantasy romance
  • Historical fantasy
  • France
  • Queens

Quick answers

Who wrote Rite of Conquest?

Rite of Conquest was written by Judith Tarr and first published in 2004.

What genre is Rite of Conquest?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Romantasy.

How long is Rite of Conquest?

The median edition has 375 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Rite of Conquest?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Hollow Hills, The Last Enchantment and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.

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