FRANCE 1428. MARIANE'S PARENTS HAVE BEEN MURDERED BY THE OCCUPYING ENGLISG ENGLISH ARMY. SHE HAS NOTHING LEFT BUT THE PRAYER BOOK, BADGE AND RING BEQUEATHED TO HER BY HER FATHER.

Taken in by her aunt and uncle, Mariane is drawn to her strange and awkward cousin, Jehanne believes that God is telling her to lead the country against the English.

At first Mariane is doubtful, but soon she is persuaded to rally to the cause. Before long, Jehanne is being hailed as Jehanne d'Arc: Saviour of France.

But Mariane is in mortal danger. Her legacy will make her rich beyond dreams. A powerful enemy wants it, and so Mariane must make a choice: fight for herself and her future, or for Joan of Arc and the future of France.

◆ Large scale promotional campaign for this breathtaking historical drama

◆ Strong international rights interest in this book, which has been sold at auction in the US

◆ An epic and exciting novel about one of the most intriguing characters in history

◆ Strong, fiery fiery female characters that everyone will admire This is Girl Power that won't Power that won't frighten the boys!

◆ Full of historical information, depictions and facts-perfect for the classroom, the library and for reading at home

◆ Will appeal to fans of Kevin Crossley-Holland's Arthur trilogy; Celia Rees's Witch Child and Pirates! And Adele Geras's Troy