Jehanne d'Arc

Jehanne d’Arc’s journey began as a ten-year-old girl livingin Domremy, France with her family. Like many families, they endured theHundred Year War ravaging across their kingdom. Her life suddenly changes whenshe meets an angelic being in the forest and is told the importance of herbirth and her destiny.

At thirteen Jehanne is visited by Archangel Michael andlearns of a mission she will undertake. As Jehanne grows older, she begins tocomprehend the world around her, the unrest, the threat of losing her home andfamily. But she also realizes the power of the Divine and builds her trust withher angelic guides.

She leaves home at sixteen and finds support with the townof Vaucouleurs, and her journey begins as the saviour of France…

How did a peasant girl from humble origins come to acquireall the skills needed to lead an army in battle? To be in command of the king'sarmy, and to lead and win battles alongside hardened and expert war generals.

This is a story of an unexpected heroine from the peasantryin a time of great need. Historical fiction, based on researched fact, willhave you riveted to your seat until the last word…

Winner of 5 Star Readers Favourite Award 2024

5 Stars Readers Favourite review by Lucinda E Clarke


The Maiden by Alexia Saint Claire is a coming-of-age story with a difference. Based on the true story of Joan of Arc who led the French to victory against the English in the 15th century, we follow her from the age of ten when she experienced her first vision. The author takes us right back in time and into the world of rural France. I loved the descriptions of nature, the simple rural life of living off the land, and the peaceful family working together. All is not well, as marauding English soldiers threaten the village not once but twice, and the family is forced to flee. The thoughts and fears of a simple and illiterate peasant girl are so well painted, alongside the faith she follows and the total belief in her conversations with saintly figures sent by God. Although this peasant girl has no idea how she is equipped to meet a king and subsequently lead France in the battle against the English, her blind faith is endearing. This tale of a pure soul, with none of today’s teenage angst, is a refreshing change against the backdrop of a simpler, non-materialistic life. It is a joy to read and ‘live in’ for a few hours. The author has shared a fascinating period of history and brings Jehanne d’Arc vividly to life six hundred years later.

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