![]() ![]() ![]() With unforgettably vivid characters and propulsive storytelling, Joan is a thrilling epic, a triumph of historical fiction, and a feminist celebration of one remarkable - and remarkably real-woman who left an indelible mark on history. The battlefield and the royal court are full of dangers and Joan finds herself under suspicion from all sides - as well as under threat from her own ambition. From this chaos emerges a teenage girl who will turn the tide of battle. Reckless, steel-willed and brilliant, Joan has survived a childhood steeped in both joy and violence to claim an extraordinary - and fragile - position at the head of the French army. Its people are starving, and its king is in hiding. ![]() Yet out of the chaos, an unlikely heroine emerges. A stunning feminist reimagining of the life of Joan of Arc - perfect for fans of Cecily, Ariadne and Matrixįrance is mired in a losing war against England. ![]()
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