Yolanda

Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy is a historical fiction novel written by Charles Major. It tells the story of Yolanda, the daughter of the Duke of Burgundy, who falls in love with the Duke of Orleans, a French prince. The novel is set in the late 15th century and is based on historical events, including the Hundred Years' War between France and England.Yolanda is a headstrong and independent young woman who is determined to marry for love, rather than political gain. She meets the charming Duke of Orleans and they quickly fall in love. However, their romance is threatened by the ongoing conflict between their two countries.As Yolanda and the Duke of Orleans navigate the political landscape of their time, they must also confront personal challenges, including jealousy, betrayal, and tragedy. Yolanda must decide whether to follow her heart or her duty to her family and country.The novel is rich in historical detail, and readers will be transported to the medieval world of knights, castles, and courtly love. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy is a timeless tale of love and loyalty, set against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods in European history.The next morning Duke Charles went down to the great hall of the castle to hear reports from his officers relating to the war that he was about to wage against the Swiss. When the duke ascended the three steps of the dais to the ducal throne, he spoke to Campo-Basso who stood upon the first step at the duke's right.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.