The Brethren: Fortunes of France: Volume 1

The Brethren: Fortunes of France: Volume 1

Consisting of 13 books written across 26 years, the adventure-filled epic Fortunes of France is one of France's best-loved historical fiction series. Never before published in English, book one, The Brethren, makes its debut in the US in the spring of 2015, followed in the fall by book two, City of Wisdom and Blood.

Two veteran soldiers retire to a castle in the wildly beautiful PÃ©rigord of sixteenth century France. But the country is descending into chaos, plagued by religious strife, famine, pestilence, bands of robbers... and, of course, the English.

In the course of their story we are introduced to a slew of vivid characters, including the fiery Isabelle, mistress of the castle, refusing to renounce her religious beliefs despite great pressure; the petty and meal-mouthed Francois, unlikely heir to the estate; the brave and loyal Jonas who lives in a cave and keeps a wolf as a pet; the swaggering soldier Cabusse; the outrageously superstitious Maligou, and Sarrazine, who once roamed as part of a wild gypsy band.

A sprawling, earthy tale of violence and lust, love and death, political intrigue and dazzling philosophical debate, The Brethren is the first step in an engrossing saga to rival Dumas,Â FlashmanandÂ Game of Thrones.
Country USA
Brand Pushkin Press
Manufacturer Pushkin Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781782275077
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2019-02-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781782275077

Country	USA
Brand	Pushkin Press
Manufacturer	Pushkin Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781782275077
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2019-02-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781782275077

The Brethren: Fortunes of France: Volume 1

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