""Why Joan?"" is a historical fiction novel written by Eleanor Mercein Kelly. The book is set in 15th century France and follows the life of Joan of Arc, a young peasant girl who hears the voice of God and is convinced to lead the French army against the English during the Hundred Years' War. The story is told from Joan's perspective, as she navigates the challenges of being a female leader in a male-dominated society, and struggles to gain the trust...
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