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ISABELLE'S FIRST SIN: The Story of a Case of Incest
On the scandalous events, which took place in the mid-15th century in the domains of the Count of Armagnac.
…She was La Bella. Even worse, Dangereuse. She excited flesh and ruined souls in the blink of an eye. Or was it him ruining her? Who cared now, everything had lost its meaning. There was only her, white-skinned, green-eyed, with poison on her lips and bitterness in her blood. He took her in his arms. She was so tiny, so slender, with such thin, translucent fingers that would bruise from his kisses alone. She was la mia costa. His own rib. The sin united them wickedly in its sweet bitterness, in bittersweetness. La Bella was bitter, Dangereuse was sweet, and he was insane. It would be so a thousand times until hell swallowed them. Who knows, their sin could be so great that even in hell there would be no place for them…
…She was La Bella. Even worse, Dangereuse. She excited flesh and ruined souls in the blink of an eye. Or was it him ruining her? Who cared now, everything had lost its meaning. There was only her, white-skinned, green-eyed, with poison on her lips and bitterness in her blood. He took her in his arms. She was so tiny, so slender, with such thin, translucent fingers that would bruise from his kisses alone. She was la mia costa. His own rib. The sin united them wickedly in its sweet bitterness, in bittersweetness. La Bella was bitter, Dangereuse was sweet, and he was insane. It would be so a thousand times until hell swallowed them. Who knows, their sin could be so great that even in hell there would be no place for them…
67 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2006
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Anastasiya Baydachenko
14 books3 followersAnastasiya Baydachenko was born on Nov 25th 1981 in Kiev, Ukraine.
Middle Ages and literature become her passionate hobbies since early teens. Interested in history of Hundred Years` War and especially feud between the Houses of Orleans and of Burgundy.
Graduated from the oldest university in Western Europe Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in 2003. The same year won silver prize in All-Ukrainian young author competition with the novel "The day before ages" published in 2004.
Other publications followed historical novel - All-Ukrainian literature competition winner "Alien blood" (2004), "Danse macabre" (2005), "Jean sans Peur"(2006), "Isabelle`s first sin"(2007), "Nothing personal" (2010), "A woman with a covered head"(2018) and "An independent woman "as first&second book of Orleans saga.
Well-known as public figure of the Internet industry in Ukraine, trainer and speaker, author of educational programs.
Middle Ages and literature become her passionate hobbies since early teens. Interested in history of Hundred Years` War and especially feud between the Houses of Orleans and of Burgundy.
Graduated from the oldest university in Western Europe Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in 2003. The same year won silver prize in All-Ukrainian young author competition with the novel "The day before ages" published in 2004.
Other publications followed historical novel - All-Ukrainian literature competition winner "Alien blood" (2004), "Danse macabre" (2005), "Jean sans Peur"(2006), "Isabelle`s first sin"(2007), "Nothing personal" (2010), "A woman with a covered head"(2018) and "An independent woman "as first&second book of Orleans saga.
Well-known as public figure of the Internet industry in Ukraine, trainer and speaker, author of educational programs.
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November 1, 2020
Mid-15th Century. Lectoure, Gers department, Occitanie region SW, France. Isabeau “Isabelle” d’Armagnac (16) had been accused of perjury & incest.
Joan of Foix was about to pop a child.
It was tradition the Counts of Armagnac married their female cousins, 2nd cousins, aunts or nieces.
The cripples were confined to the Carmelite monastery.
The Count of Armagnac had 2 sons/brothers: Jean & Charles, & 4 daughter/sisters: Mary (cripple), Eleanor (cripple), Isabeau “Isabelle” d’Armagnac, & Bonne (halfwit) & was confined away.
Blanche of Brittany (wife/mother) died having Jean d’Armagnac (30, Isabelle’s son, 10th son/brother, heir).
Fast forward, The Count of Foix at war was expecting a head to be brought to him.
The Count of Armagnac was about to be excommunicated by the papal from the grace of the church, from the body of Christ, & will be cursed like Cain & Judas.
The Count of Armagnac with Countess Isabelle Armagnac (Navarre, Philip’s stepmother) had made his escape from Lectoure, SW France through secret underground passageways.
Valencia, Spain seemed like a nice place to hold up in.
What is the future for the 2 of them?
I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.
Warning: This book contains descriptive accounts of extremely graphic adult content (racial hatred), violence, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material (incest, minor verbal, psychological, emotional, physical & sexual abuse) which is only suitable for mature readers.
It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader. If you are especially sensitive to this type of material, it is strongly advised not to read any further.
An awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very professionally written 17th Century medieval book. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great description list of unique characters, settings, facts etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great 17th Century medieval movie, or better yet a mini TV series. Wow, there is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; FreeBooksy; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
Joan of Foix was about to pop a child.
It was tradition the Counts of Armagnac married their female cousins, 2nd cousins, aunts or nieces.
The cripples were confined to the Carmelite monastery.
The Count of Armagnac had 2 sons/brothers: Jean & Charles, & 4 daughter/sisters: Mary (cripple), Eleanor (cripple), Isabeau “Isabelle” d’Armagnac, & Bonne (halfwit) & was confined away.
Blanche of Brittany (wife/mother) died having Jean d’Armagnac (30, Isabelle’s son, 10th son/brother, heir).
Fast forward, The Count of Foix at war was expecting a head to be brought to him.
The Count of Armagnac was about to be excommunicated by the papal from the grace of the church, from the body of Christ, & will be cursed like Cain & Judas.
The Count of Armagnac with Countess Isabelle Armagnac (Navarre, Philip’s stepmother) had made his escape from Lectoure, SW France through secret underground passageways.
Valencia, Spain seemed like a nice place to hold up in.
What is the future for the 2 of them?
I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.
Warning: This book contains descriptive accounts of extremely graphic adult content (racial hatred), violence, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material (incest, minor verbal, psychological, emotional, physical & sexual abuse) which is only suitable for mature readers.
It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader. If you are especially sensitive to this type of material, it is strongly advised not to read any further.
An awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very professionally written 17th Century medieval book. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great description list of unique characters, settings, facts etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great 17th Century medieval movie, or better yet a mini TV series. Wow, there is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; FreeBooksy; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
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April 1, 2021Surprisingly good
For my Reading Challenge I had to choose a book that was based on a true story and I chose this one.
It is a crude tale about a crazy family that lived in France in the 15th century. I thought the story was going to be painful to read but this author made it interesting enough. She showed the story from different point of views and, as every time I read true stories from those times, I'm surprised about the brutal way people were treated if you tried to think for yourself.
The writing was great and it made me finish the book in a day, as brutal as the story was.
Warning There is mention of sexual abuse but nothing too graphic. It is a clean read, except for the topic.
For my Reading Challenge I had to choose a book that was based on a true story and I chose this one.
It is a crude tale about a crazy family that lived in France in the 15th century. I thought the story was going to be painful to read but this author made it interesting enough. She showed the story from different point of views and, as every time I read true stories from those times, I'm surprised about the brutal way people were treated if you tried to think for yourself.
The writing was great and it made me finish the book in a day, as brutal as the story was.
Warning There is mention of sexual abuse but nothing too graphic. It is a clean read, except for the topic.
November 5, 2020
An Interesting Work of Fiction
The story itself is interesting, but the telling is less so. The language is uneven, sometimes formal and sometimes colloquial, with several phrases used repeatedly for effect. This eventually grew annoying because it didn't mean anything or contribute the story. The characters were one dimensional. Probably their real personalities are lost to history, but this is a novel and some character development would have been nice.
The story itself is interesting, but the telling is less so. The language is uneven, sometimes formal and sometimes colloquial, with several phrases used repeatedly for effect. This eventually grew annoying because it didn't mean anything or contribute the story. The characters were one dimensional. Probably their real personalities are lost to history, but this is a novel and some character development would have been nice.
October 1, 2020
Emotional and physical passionate
Well written about true events. An interesting story French Medieval times.
She was a victim since 12 years old,"La Bella" How's much incest at that time and married in young ayes
Well written about true events. An interesting story French Medieval times.
She was a victim since 12 years old,"La Bella" How's much incest at that time and married in young ayes
December 13, 2020
A good book
Quite good. Not many books ive seen cover this topic. The children where normal. I started to suspect they were not related.love the ending
Quite good. Not many books ive seen cover this topic. The children where normal. I started to suspect they were not related.love the ending
February 16, 2022
Powerful love story with a cruel twist.
September 2, 2022
A well-written book based on a rather depressing true story.
April 3, 2020
Great modern look on the old topic
The story of Isabelle keeps your attention from the beginning to and end. You are deep diving into the world of her feelings and controversial choices she has to make. You live through this time with her and become almost an active participant. Good to read! Good to distract yourself from daily routine. Enjoy!
The story of Isabelle keeps your attention from the beginning to and end. You are deep diving into the world of her feelings and controversial choices she has to make. You live through this time with her and become almost an active participant. Good to read! Good to distract yourself from daily routine. Enjoy!
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