The French Executioner

by C.C. Humphreys

Book Overview

"If you like Bernard Conwell's Grail Quest series, you'll love The French Executioner and The Curse of Anne Boleyn . To my mind Cornwell is good, but Humphreys is better."--Sally Zigmund, Historical Novels Review (UK) The last thing Jean Rombaud expects upon being summoned to behead Anne Boleyn is to dedicate his life to her. But the ill-fated queen has a mysterious request for her executioner: that after taking her life he also take her infamous...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402272340
• ISBN13: 9781402272349
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
• Length: 391 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Can't Wait to Read the Sequel which is Out Now

The year is 1536 and Henry the VIII has decided that his wife Anne Boleyn the mother of his daughter Elizabeth, must face the executioners block. An expert swordsman, Frenchman Jean Rombaud is brought over from France to carry out the wishes of the King. On the eve of the execution Rombaud makes a solemn promise to the queen that he will bury her deformed six finger hand, the symbol of her so-called witchery. In a Europe ravaged by religious wars the hand of this infamous Queen is seen as a powerful talisman that many will kill for. From a battle with slave galleys through many other adventures. Jean seeks to keep faith with his vow. This is a book of adventure, courage and undying loyalty and I commend it to you.

Wonderful, Brilliantly Told Epic Tale

This is an epic tale that brings to mind LadyHawk and Princess Bride. Humphreys weaves a tale as brilliantly as JK Rowling. I was hooked from the start and never knew what was coming next and was NEVER disappointed. This may be the most fun story I've ever read!

Who needs a movie when you have this book!

Have you ever noticed that things are often better in your imagination than when you see it on screen before you? If so, read The French Executioner. The book has everything. Interesting characters, history, action, humour, exotic locals and everything is so vivid and exciting that your imagination plays the book out like a movie in your mind. I lent this book to my dad and he could hardly put it down. It is really very different then alot of what is out there. I read it after reading The Princess Bride and it blew Princess Bride away. Give this book a try, you won't regret it!

Awesome Book

This book is awesome! The characters are all different and very complex and interesting! The beggining kind of puzzled me but then everything got clearer. I loved this book! It has everything a book should have! Adventure, romance, suspense,blood, treason, people in disguise, and even a tiny little bit of romance. At the beggining the book will be kinda boring for some( me included) because it's kinda hard to grasp the concept but after that, you will find thta it is almost impossible to turn down this book.My favorite character was Haakon. He was loyal, and had an interesting story.Very entertaining. I hope you enjoy this book!Hoch, Hoch!

Historical fiction at it's best!

Simply put, one of the best books I have read this year, action, adventure, mystery, humour, romance, hints of the paranormal-just about everything I LOVE in a book and a sequel out right now too! How sweet it is! Don't miss out on reading this book! I devoured every word!