The Harrowing

Five strangers. Five secrets. No refuge.

No turning back.

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 disappear under the Norman advance, five travellers fleeing ahead of this destruction are drawn together as refugees in their own country, journeying through a wasteland to seek sanctuary in the last Saxon stronghold. 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 close in, their past deeds catch up with them and they discover there is no sanctuary from fate.

2016 is the 950th anniversary of 1066 and the Norman Conquest

· A gripping, beautifully written novel by an established author and high-profile historical speaker

'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 of Eagles at War

'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