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Joan

By: Katherine J. Chen
Narrated by: Hannah Morrish
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A stunning feminist reimagining of the life of Joan of Arc—perfect for fans of Cecily, Ariadne and Matrix.

Girl. Warrior. Heretic. Saint?

France is mired in a losing war against England. Its people are starving. Its king is in hiding. And out of the chaos, an unlikely heroine is emerging.

Reckless, steel-willed and brilliant, Joan has survived a childhood steeped in both joy and violence to claim an extraordinary—and fragile—position at the head of the French army. The battlefield and the royal court are full of dangers alike, and Joan finds herself under suspicion from all sides—as well as under threat from her own ambition.

With unforgettably vivid characters and propulsive 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.

©2022 Katherine J. Chen (P)2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Medieval Middle Ages Royalty Inspiring War

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Critic reviews

"It is as if the author has crept inside a statue and breathed a soul into it, re-creating Joan of Arc as a woman for our time." (Hilary Mantel, twice Booker Prize-winning author of The Mirror & the Light)

"A glorious, sweeping novel.... Richly imagined, poignant and inspiring." (Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne)

"Measured, austere, profoundly physical. I loved it." (Jo Baker, author of Longbourn)
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brought joan of arc to life for Me loved it and loved the narrator

loved it

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Loved this story . Great narration . Would recommend it to those interested in Joan of Arc.

Brilliant

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I loved this book. Joan has always been a significant character in my life and this book is truly wonderful. Skilfully written weaving historical records into a beautiful and painful narrative. Cannot recommend it enough. The audio is easy to listen to and enhances the text. Perfect!

A wonderful book and audio

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Abandoned this one fairly early on and wish I had returned it. Disliked the narrator - whatever Joan sounded like it wouldn't have been with this accent!

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