Afetr the Norman Conquest, the North of England stands on the brink of chaos.
Baron Richard fitz Malet is a young knight torn between his steadfast duty and the treachery that threatens to unravel everything he holds dear.
Now fitz Malet must navigate a landscape filled with cunning adversaries, including the devious Walcher, Bishop of Durham.
When the call comes to venture across the sea to Normandy, he is not just risking his life but endangering the very future of his family and the brave men under his command.
Later, as the Scots invade Northumbria, the burden of leadership weighs heavily on Richard’s shoulders. Each decision could ignite a rebellion or bring salvation; every act of valour holds the potential for treachery.
As the fate of a conquered nation hangs in the balance, Baron fitz Malet faces trials that will forge his character and test the limits of loyalty amid a crucible of violence and political intrigue.
Treachery by Griff Hosker is published on 6 February, 2026. It’s the fourth in his Conquest series.
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