Vainglory
Vainglory by Geraldine McCaughrean is a historical novel published by Cape in 1991, featuring 596 pages in English. The narrative begins in France in 1429 during the Siege of Orléans, focusing on Victoire de Gloriole as he regains his family castle from the English after the Battle of Agincourt. As Victoire consolidates his power through marriage, he faces challenges including a lack of a legitimate heir and conflicts with scheming cousins, setting the stage for a tale of ambition and rivalry.
Readers will encounter a richly woven story that spans significant historical events, including the involvement of Joan of Arc and the tumultuous 15th-century wars with England, leading to the era of Catherine de Medici and the Huguenot massacres. Vainglory explores the dynamics of a power-hungry family determined to achieve their goals, showcasing a blend of historical detail and intricate plotting. This first edition offers a deep dive into the complexities of loyalty and ambition within a turbulent historical context.
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Vainglory begins in France in 1429, the year of the Siege of Orléans, as Victoire de Gloriole regains possession of the family castle from the English following the Battle of Agincourt. Having consolidated his position by marrying a beautiful Englishwoman, Victoire sets out to rebuild a dynasty and a castle. However some years on, he finds himself without a legitimate heir, and at war with a family of scheming cousins. From Joan of Arc and the 15th century wars with the English through to Catherine de Medici and the slaughter of the Huguenots, Vainglory tells the story of a power-hungry family who will let nothing and no one get in their way. Cleverly plotted and beautifully written, it is a historical novel of rare class.
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