The Broken Soldier And The Maid Of France

The Broken Soldier And The Maid Of France is a historical fiction novel written by Henry Van Dyke. The story is set during the Hundred Years' War between England and France in the 15th century. The protagonist of the story is a young English knight named Sir John de Bureford who is injured in battle and left for dead. He is rescued by a young French woman named Jeanne d'Arc, who is known as the Maid of France.Jeanne takes care of Sir John and helps him recover from his injuries. As they spend time together, they develop a deep friendship and respect for each other, despite being on opposite sides of the war. However, their relationship is put to the test when Jeanne is captured by the English and accused of heresy. Sir John must decide whether to help her or remain loyal to his country.The novel explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and the human cost of war. It also provides a fictionalized account of the life of Jeanne d'Arc, who is considered a national heroine in France. The Broken Soldier And The Maid Of France is a poignant and inspiring tale that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance.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.