Beyond the MythThe king was going mad . . . So begins Polly Schoyer Brooks's account of one of history's most compelling stories and one of the world's most popular heroines Joan of Arc. Brooks tells us of a fifteenth century France ravaged by war, plague, and religious conflict; of a king who suffered fits of madness and his weak son who made a disappointing successor; and of a peasant girl from the countryside who accomplished what appeared to be miracles by

Intelligence was garbled

and the diplomatic and political interests served along with Presidential meals

with sharply drawn characters

a schoolgirl helping her grandmother in a Chinese take-away in Hull

To an undaunted wallflower

and Isra Hirsi

“[A] page-turner that’s hilarious in its dedication to vamping on viral news stories about real-life strivers and cons from Delvey to Instagram personality Caroline Calloway … a delicious read

'This is a great read for those ready for a little fun and romance

The inhabitants of Niihau lead a simple life

Lovers of dogs

I hope you discover that spirit in yourself

then in Debbie’s