The Uncrowned King

Saxon Blood Royal tells a story of hope, disappointment, victory, defeat, love, sacrifice, grief and joy in the life of the last Saxon heir to the throne of England and his sister. It includes an 11th century who's who with eight royal family trees: Saxons, Normans, Germans, Hungarians, Scots, Northumbrians, Mercians, Godwinsons.Edgar Atherling lived a long life despite leading many battles. He knew five kings of England, five kings of Scotland, queens, earls, bishops, crusaders and even an emperor.He travelled from Hungary through the Holy Roman Empire, England, Scotland, Flanders, Denmark, Normandy, Italy, the Byzantine Empire and the Holy Land. Margaret Atherling wanted to be a nun but ended up as the wife of a king and the mother of three kings and a queen. She dedicated her efforts to the needy and the Church in Scotland. Thanks to her, the Saxon blood-royal was not extinguished but continued in the British royal bloodline.Part One: The Uncrowned King tells how Edgar is cheated of the throne and leads the Saxons to rebellion while Margaret sacrifices her vocation to support her brother's claim.Part Two: The Queen's Legacy tells of Edgar's adventures in Europe, his fight to defend his nephew's claims, his crusade and the fulfillment of his promises to his sister.