First published 2009
In 15th-century France, a young woman named Joan hears the voices of saints commanding her to save her country from English rule. Facing skepticism and derision, she convinces the future King Charles VII to let her lead his armies into battle. With her unshakable faith and brilliant military strategy, Joan turns the tide of the Hundred Years' War, routing the English at key battles. But her success makes her a target, and she is eventually captured, tried for heresy, and burned at the stake. Through it all, Joan remains steadfast in her devotion to her divine visions and her love for France.
Genres: historical-fiction, war, biography-memoir, military-history
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, faith-and-devotion
Setting: France
Period: Charles VII, 1422-1461
72 pages · Paperback · Kalyani Navyug Media Pvt Ltd
Content warnings: death, violence