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Feminist reimagining of Joan of Arc's life.

Katherine J. Chen's "Joan" redefines a timeless heroine by painting Joan of Arc not just as the saint we know but as a fierce, flesh-and-blood woman with immense ambition and humanity. Woven through with rich historical detail, the book will echo in the minds of those intrigued by powerful female figures and transformative histories. Chen's lyrical prose and multi-layered character development offer a Joan that leaps from the pages and could inspire anyone interested in revolutionary women who changed the world.

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Joan: A Novel

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ISBN: 9781399706155
Publisher: HACHETTE
Date of Publication: 2022-11-10
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Related Topics: War, Historical Romance, World War II
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Girl. Warrior. Heretic. Saint? A stunning secular reimagining of the epic life of Joan of Arc, in the bold tradition of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall. France is mired in a losing war against England. Its people are starving. Its king is in hiding. From this chaos emerges a teenage girl who will turn the tide of battle and lead the French to victory, an unlikely hero whose name will echo across the centuries. In Katherine J. Chen's hands, the myth and legend of Joan of Arc is transformed into a flesh-and-blood young woman: reckless, steel-willed, and brilliant. This deeply researched novel is a sweeping narrative of her life, from a childhood steeped in both joy and violence to her meteoric rise to fame at the head of the French army, where she navigates both the perils of the battlefield and the equally treacherous politics of the royal court. Many are threatened by a woman who leads, and Joan draws wrath and suspicion from all corners, even as her first taste of fame and glory leave her vulnerable to her own powerful ambition. With unforgettably vivid characters, transporting settings, and action-packed storytelling, Joan is a thrilling epic, a triumph of historical fiction, as well as a feminist celebration of one remarkable—and remarkably real—woman who left an indelible mark on history.
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Feminist reimagining of Joan of Arc's life.

Katherine J. Chen's "Joan" redefines a timeless heroine by painting Joan of Arc not just as the saint we know but as a fierce, flesh-and-blood woman with immense ambition and humanity. Woven through with rich historical detail, the book will echo in the minds of those intrigued by powerful female figures and transformative histories. Chen's lyrical prose and multi-layered character development offer a Joan that leaps from the pages and could inspire anyone interested in revolutionary women who changed the world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.