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Lise Bréval

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Lise Bréval is a French author based in the Paris area. With keen curiosity, she explores the ways individuals adapt to extraordinary circumstances.
Her recent projects include The Norman: A Novel of 1066, first published in French as La Conquête du Holbourg, a novel set during the Norman Conquest of England, and, with co-author Niceratus, an annotated edition of Charles Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities, the classic novel of the French Revolution.
Lise Bréval is a member of the Historical Novel Society.
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Review by the Historical Novel Society

Dear readers and lovers of historical fiction,

I'm thrilled to announce that "The Norman" has been reviewed by the Historical Novel Society (Historical Novels Review, Issue 118, November 2026).

The Norman: A Novel of 1066

Review by Karen Bordonaro:

The upheaval and immediate aftermath of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 serves as the dramatic backdrop to this tale of adventure and romance. Hugue Read more of this blog post »
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Published on November 03, 2026 05:13 • Tags: 1066, historical-fiction, norman-conquest
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“History offers such a wealth of material that it often surpasses imagination!”
― Lise Bréval, La Conquête du Holbourg: Aventures et amours d'un chevalier normand

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