Treated scornfully by her violent and hyper-masculine father since her early childhood, Joan sets out from her small village of Domrémy to make her mark in the world and to defend France against their enemy, the ever-encroaching English.įacing ridicule and not being taken seriously as a capable warrior as a young woman, Joan is constantly having to prove her mettle and her worth in a world and society crafted and shaped for men to succeed, to rule and to subjugate. The book brought Joan of Arc’s short existence to life, humanising her as both a powerful, strong and determined, yet deeply relatable and troubled young woman. It was immersive and richly descriptive from the very beginning, with incredible character development. ‘I absolutely, completely and utterly adored this book.
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