2011 Release: The Maid by Kimberly Cutter

Here's another new release for 2011. This one is upon Joan of Arc as well as given we haven't read any chronological novella upon her, we will for sure be picking this up!
The Maid: A Novel of Joan of Arcby Kimberly Cutter
Release Date: Oct 20, 2011
SYNOPSIS: It is the fifteenth century as well as the tumultuous Hundred Years War rages on. France is under siege, English soldiers rip by the countrysidedestroying all who cross their path, as well as Charles VII, the uncrowned king, has conjunction the strength nor the will to convene his army. And in the still of her parents grassed area in Lorraine, the peasant girl sees the spangle of light as well as hears the absolute voice speak her name. Jehanne.

The story of Jehanne d'Arc,the visionaryand saintwho believed she had been selected by God, who led an armyand saved her country, has perplexed our imagination for centuries. But the story of Jeanne -the girl- whose sister was murdered by the English, who sought an escape froma violent father as well as the forced marriage, who taught herself to float as well as fight, as well as who someway found the bravery as well as persistence to remonstrate first one, then two, then thousands to follow her, is at once thrilling, unexpected as well as heart-breaking. Rich withunspoken love as well as battlefieldvalor,The Maidis the novel about the power as well as uncertaintyof faith, as well as the refreshing as well as devastating consequences of fame.

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Unknown said…
Hello, I just wanted to let you know about the new book trailer for The Maid by Kimberly Cutter. I think it gives a good feel for the atmosphere of the book.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpyFtPh7laE
Hope you like it.
May 5, 2011 at 4:20 AM
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