Le livre de Olivier de Castille et de Artus d'Algarbe

A humble translator frames this medieval chronicle as a tribute to the Holy Savior and His blessed Mother, urging readers to approach the tale with patience and devotion. The narrative opens with the sorrowful aftermath of a great monarch’s death, when his queen, desperate to secure the line of succession, gives birth to a son named Olivier. The king’s grief is palpable as he mourns his beloved wife, yet the newborn offers a glimmer of hope for the kingdom’s future.

Soon the story shifts to the neighboring realm of Al‑Garbe, where the widowed queen of that land raises her own child, Artus, while navigating the delicate politics that follow a ruler’s passing. Their intertwined fates suggest alliances and rivalries that will shape the lives of noble families, offering listeners a vivid portrait of love, loss, and the fragile balance of power in an age of chivalry.