The White Flame Of France

by Maude Radford Warren

Book Overview

The White Flame of France is a historical novel written by Maude Radford Warren. The novel is set in the 15th century and follows the story of Joan of Arc, a young French girl who believes that she has been chosen by God to lead the French army against the English. The novel explores Joan's life, her faith, and her struggle to convince the French authorities of her mission.The story begins with Joan's childhood in the small town of Domr�����my, where she experiences visions and hears voices that she believes are from God. When the English invade France, Joan is convinced that it is her duty to lead the French army to victory. Despite facing opposition from the French authorities, Joan manages to convince the Dauphin, the future King Charles VII, to give her command of the army.Joan's victories on the battlefield are miraculous, and she becomes a symbol of hope for the French people. However, her success also makes her enemies, and she is eventually captured by the English and put on trial for heresy. The novel follows Joan's trial, her imprisonment, and her eventual execution at the stake.The White Flame of France is a moving and powerful portrayal of one of history's most fascinating figures. Warren's writing is vivid and engaging, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and emotions of 15th-century France. The novel is a testament to Joan's courage, faith, and determination, and to the enduring power of her story.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162996668
• ISBN13: 9781162996660
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"