The Warrior Maiden

Virtue Chronicles #2

by Paul McCusker

Andrew and Eve have just returned from their time with the legendary Robin Hood in 13th century England (told in The Saintly Outlaw). But their return isn t easy. Through an accidental touch of the Radiant Stone, the two are transported to 15th century France. Without the Radiant Stone in their grasp, Andrew and Eve don t know how they ll ever return to the present. Yet they cling to the hope that they are in the past to serve a purpose.

Circumstances bring them into the company of the young Joan of Arc as she seeks to fulfill God s mission to overthrow English domination and make France s volatile prince into the true king of France. Taken on as her guardian angels, the two time-travelers experience first-hand the trials and victories of the Warrior Maiden. At every step, they learn to trust God, even while hoping to find a way home again and some unlikely characters may have the answer they need.

488 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 2020

About the author

Paul McCusker is a writer of many different kinds of things. You may know him from Adventures In Odyssey and Focus On The Family Radio Theatre. Or the Father Gilbert Mysteries. Or the Augustine Institute audio dramas Brother Francis: The Barefoot Saint of Assisi and The Trials of Saint Patrick. Or plays like The First Church of Pete's Garage and Catacombs. Or C.S. Lewis projects like The Chronicles of Narnia audio dramas or The Annotated Screwtape Letters. Or the film Beyond The Mask. Or lots of other dramas, novels, scripts and lyrics. He simply can't make up his mind what he likes to write.

Reviews

[AudreyMM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really informative, tells a lot about St. Joan of Arc’s time period and plans. In The Warrior Maiden, the second book of the series, Andrew and Eve have just returned from their time with the legendary Robin Hood in 13th century England (told in The Saintly Outlaw). But their return isn t easy. Through an accidental touch of the Radiant Stone, the two are transported to 15th century France. Without the Radiant Stone in their grasp, Andrew and Eve don t know how they ll ever return to the present. Yet they cling to the hope that they are in the past to serve a purpose. Circumstances bring them into the company of the young Joan of Arc as she seeks to fulfill God s mission to overthrow English domination and make France s volatile prince into the true king of France. Taken on as her guardian angels, the two time-travelers experience first-hand the trials and victories of the Warrior Maiden. At every step, they learn to trust God, even while hoping to find a way home again and some unlikely characters may have the answer they need. For ages 10-13.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

We enjoyed this one even more than the first in the series. Because it is Andrew and Eve's story, it leaves the story of Joan of Arc unfinished. I hope that will encourage some kids to investigate the rest of it on their own. I read it out loud with two of my kids, and all the French names tripped up my tongue a bit. I think they enjoyed that part, too.

[Bob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Joan of Arc. Fascinating story. Gets a little slow at times but keeps your interest. A perfect cliff hanger at the end. Can't wait to read book #3 to find out where Eve and Andrew went next. What fun!