The Broken Soldier And The Maid Of France (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417967407)

The Broken Soldier And The Maid Of France is a historical novel written by Henry Van Dyke. The story is set in France during the Hundred Years' War and follows the journey of a broken soldier named Bertrand du Guesclin and a young maid named Joan of Arc. Bertrand, once a brave and skilled warrior, has lost his will to fight after being captured and tortured by the English. He is rescued by Joan, a peasant girl who claims to have been sent by God to help the French army defeat their English enemies. Despite Bertrand's initial skepticism, he begins to believe in Joan's divine mission and becomes her loyal companion and protector.Together, Bertrand and Joan embark on a dangerous journey to meet with the Dauphin of France and convince him to give Joan command of the French army. Along the way, they face numerous challenges and obstacles, including betrayal, treachery, and the threat of capture by the English.As they travel deeper into enemy territory, Bertrand and Joan's relationship deepens and they develop a mutual respect and admiration for each other. However, their journey ultimately leads to a tragic and heartbreaking conclusion, as both Bertrand and Joan are forced to confront their own mortality and the harsh realities of war.The Broken Soldier And The Maid Of France is a poignant and powerful tale of courage, faith, and love set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in French history. Van Dyke's vivid descriptions of the landscape, characters, and events of the Hundred Years' War transport readers back in time and bring this gripping story to life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry Van Dyke
ISBN-10: 1417967404
ISBN-13: 9781417967407
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2005
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d