Navigating the perils of the battlefield and the equally treacherous politics of the royal court, Joan draws wrath and suspicion from all corners, while her first taste of fame and glory leaves her vulnerable to her own powerful ambition.
Chen’s hands, the legend of Joan of Arc is transformed into a flesh-and-blood young woman: reckless, steel-willed, and brilliant. From this chaos emerges a teenage girl who will turn the tide of battle. Its people are starving, and its king is in hiding. About the book In 1412, France is mired in a losing war against England. Chen, author of "Joan: A Novel of Joan of Arc" (Penguin Random House, 2022). Eastern, for a special 2022 History Book Festival author presentation, via Zoom, featuring Katherine J. Please join us on Wednesday, November 2, at 5:00 p.m.
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