Epic and dramatic: the thrilling story of Marianne, Joan of Arc's most loyal and courageous friend

• A breathaking historical drama that will sweep readers along. Strong, fiery female characters that everyone will admire
• This is Girl 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
• Feeds the current craze for historical fiction
• A great story set alight with wonderful characters - from heroic servants to unholy priests, weak rulers to proud peasants. Each of them will fire the imagination

"On Pauline Chandler's first novel Dark Thread: . . . elegant and well-constructed . . . Pauline Chandler's imagery is delightful " - School Librarian

"Chandler has an acute ear for dialogue and a great ability to evoke the past . . ." - Books for Keeps