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Navarre
Navarre is the third in the series following the life and adventures of Catherine Eddrington, daughter of the inventor of powerful new cannon for Edward III of England. Catherine goes under the name of Isabel and has become the Countess of Flanders, a key territory for both England and France as they enter into the third decade of the Hundred Years War.
The book follows the early lives of Philip of Navarre and his right hand man as Navarre emerges as the most noble and potent commander fighting for the French. The House of Navarre is one of intense intrigue as Queen Joan plots to take back the throne denied her after her father's death. Princess Blanche is groomed as the next Seer for the seven tribes. After the untimely death of her father she inherits the legacy of the rings of Charlemagne. Legend has it that once the three rings are reunited, France may once again emerge victorious. Durendal, the sword given by Charlemagne to Lord Roland is retrieved from its icy prison along with his golden Oliphant.
Plessier kidnaps a young baker's boy called Pepin. Unbeknown to him the cart carrying him away also holds the sword hidden in Princess Blanche's trousseau. After the cart is ambushed, Pepin discovers the sword and slays the attackers. Warned that any return to his home would endanger his family, he sets off to find a new life. He finds temporary succour in the arms of Millicent but she is cruelly slain and he is once more running from the tentacles of Plessier.
Pepin saves the Dowager Countess of Fermoi and her daughter from English ambushers and finds himself made squire to the Count of Flanders as reward. Pepin is known as Jaspar Guinot, a name chosen to fool Plessier's spies.
Princess Blanche travels to Brugges, warned by the spirit world that the sword and the successor to the second ring of Charlemagne are in great danger there. Princess Blanche is being feted by both Prince John and his father King Philip. She seeks counsel with Isabel but it becomes clear that they are not to be allies.
Louis, Count of Flanders, prepares a new navy in conjunction with Carlos de la Cerda, Prince John's favourite. Young Charles Navarre is not a man in his father's image, being contemptuous of chivalry and a lover of intrigue. He is bitterly jealous of the Castilian but agrees to join in their adventure. Navarre spends more and more time at Brugges, threatening disastrous consequences for Isabel, Countess of Flanders.
Louis is unable to lead the navy as he is sworn to Edward's kingship. He entrusts the command to Carlos and the battle of Winchelsea ensues. Which side shall Isabel choose? Can Louis escape the consequences of his actions. Will Princess Blanche discover the third holder of the rings of Charlemagne? Who shall emerge as ultimate victor of this tumultuous action?
Read on and find out.
The book follows the early lives of Philip of Navarre and his right hand man as Navarre emerges as the most noble and potent commander fighting for the French. The House of Navarre is one of intense intrigue as Queen Joan plots to take back the throne denied her after her father's death. Princess Blanche is groomed as the next Seer for the seven tribes. After the untimely death of her father she inherits the legacy of the rings of Charlemagne. Legend has it that once the three rings are reunited, France may once again emerge victorious. Durendal, the sword given by Charlemagne to Lord Roland is retrieved from its icy prison along with his golden Oliphant.
Plessier kidnaps a young baker's boy called Pepin. Unbeknown to him the cart carrying him away also holds the sword hidden in Princess Blanche's trousseau. After the cart is ambushed, Pepin discovers the sword and slays the attackers. Warned that any return to his home would endanger his family, he sets off to find a new life. He finds temporary succour in the arms of Millicent but she is cruelly slain and he is once more running from the tentacles of Plessier.
Pepin saves the Dowager Countess of Fermoi and her daughter from English ambushers and finds himself made squire to the Count of Flanders as reward. Pepin is known as Jaspar Guinot, a name chosen to fool Plessier's spies.
Princess Blanche travels to Brugges, warned by the spirit world that the sword and the successor to the second ring of Charlemagne are in great danger there. Princess Blanche is being feted by both Prince John and his father King Philip. She seeks counsel with Isabel but it becomes clear that they are not to be allies.
Louis, Count of Flanders, prepares a new navy in conjunction with Carlos de la Cerda, Prince John's favourite. Young Charles Navarre is not a man in his father's image, being contemptuous of chivalry and a lover of intrigue. He is bitterly jealous of the Castilian but agrees to join in their adventure. Navarre spends more and more time at Brugges, threatening disastrous consequences for Isabel, Countess of Flanders.
Louis is unable to lead the navy as he is sworn to Edward's kingship. He entrusts the command to Carlos and the battle of Winchelsea ensues. Which side shall Isabel choose? Can Louis escape the consequences of his actions. Will Princess Blanche discover the third holder of the rings of Charlemagne? Who shall emerge as ultimate victor of this tumultuous action?
Read on and find out.
474 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2014
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Anthony Aidan
12 books34 followersWorked in finance for twenty five years before deciding to write. I have travelled extensively and enjoy outside pursuits. I am married with three adult children and live in West Sussex.
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May 15, 2014
Action, adventure, romance and intrigue all rolled into one great roller-coaster read!
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