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The Merlin of the Oak Wood

Ann Chamberlin (2001)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesJoan of Arc Tapestries #2
Setting
CSM age16+
Goodreads3.42

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneHistorical Retelling

Synopsis

"The year is 1425. France lies in bloody fragments, torn apart by decades of warfare between Frenchmen, Burgundians, and the hated English. Gilles de Rais is a loyal soldier in the service of the Dauphin, driven by dreams of chivalry and sacred honor. But even Gilles has begun to despair, unable to stomach the ceaseless bloodshed. Merlin's ancient prophecy foretells that a Maid will come who will unite the kingdom and heal the Land, but Gilles cannot bear to wait much longer."--Jacket.

Tags

Historical FictionArthurian LegendMilitary FantasyFrench History