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The Sword of the Maiden
(historical fiction)
Release date: December 3, 2015
Self published at Langon House
515 pages
ISBN: 978-0692576922
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WOULD YOU KEEP READING?
April 12, 2016
WordsAndPeace
France Book Tours 
17 responses to “First Chapter First Paragraph: The Sword of the Maiden”
Catherine @ Book Club Librarian
April 13th, 2016 at 08:37
I was about to pass this book by, until I saw your comment that it is about Joan of Arc. Now I’m interested!
WordsAndPeace
April 13th, 2016 at 19:34
yes, and it is really good!
Emma
April 13th, 2016 at 01:57
I like the language but I’m not sure this is a book for me
WordsAndPeace
April 13th, 2016 at 06:43
it is actually not clear from this Prologue, but this is actually about Joan of Arc
Diane
April 12th, 2016 at 18:25
I don’t know if this would be for me, but I might try a bit more. Hope u like it.
WordsAndPeace
April 13th, 2016 at 07:18
actually a wonderful histfic on Joan of Arc
Hfineisen
April 12th, 2016 at 18:04
I keep seeing this book so I am intrigued. I would keep reading.
WordsAndPeace
April 13th, 2016 at 07:18
good move, amazing historical novel on Joan of Arc
cleopatralovesbooks
April 12th, 2016 at 15:25
I’m not convinced yet but neither would I discard this one without reading a little further – I do hope you are enjoying it!
WordsAndPeace
April 13th, 2016 at 07:19
the prologue is indeed not too enlightening. it was a great read, on Joan of Arc
Literary Feline
April 12th, 2016 at 14:01
I find stories set around war time so intriguing. This sounds like an interesting read. I hope you are enjoying it!
WordsAndPeace
April 13th, 2016 at 07:20
and this one is the old French war against the English (15th century)
Vicki
April 12th, 2016 at 13:09
I’d keep reading.
WordsAndPeace
April 13th, 2016 at 07:20
good idea, lol, great novel on Joan of Arc
Beth F
April 12th, 2016 at 10:56
Huummmm, not quite sure. I’d have to read a bit more before deciding.
WordsAndPeace
April 12th, 2016 at 12:42
this is actually only the prologue
WordsAndPeace
April 12th, 2016 at 12:44
Beth, by the way, do you know the idea that shows up with your comments are from the old blog blobgame!