The Year 1070 - Survival

By Rod Flint

Torn away from their homes and families due to the sudden and devastating ‘harrying of the North’ by William the Conqueror’s soldiers, teenage friends Hravn and Ealdgith are forced to flee through the Yorkshire Dales in the bitter winter of 1070.

Theirs is a tale of harsh survival and rapid transition from childhood to adulthood under the constant threat of discovery, slavery or death at the hands of the Norman invaders or vicious outlaws.

Set in the Northern Dales and Cumbria, The Year 1070 weaves a tale around historical fact and real places, bringing to life the diverse people of the North and the challenges they faced at a time of rebellion, repression and great social upheaval.

‘The Year 1070 – Survival’ is a glimpse into life in an often forgotten moment at the time of one of the greatest social upheavals England has ever faced; it is a tale that will be continued.

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A fictitious tale based on historical fact. The story is set in the hills of Northern England during the brutal Harrying of the North by the Normans in 1070. Suitable for a young-adult and adult audience who enjoy history, action, adventure and a little romance. The key characters are a teenage couple, with the girl providing a strong female lead.