Joan of Arc

In the early 1420s France lay shattered, its crown divided by the Treaty of Troyes and the English king’s claim to the throne. Only a single voice—young Charles, the future Dauphin—still dared to resist the dismemberment of the realm. Amid the ruins of war‑torn provinces, a desperate people clung to the hope of a savior who might restore their nation’s pride.

From this bleak backdrop emerges the astonishing story of a humble village girl whose fierce love for her country set her on a path few could imagine. Drawing on the meticulous trial records of Quicherat, the scholarly narratives of Wallon, and Fabre’s recent translations, the author weaves a vivid portrait that balances rigorous history with compelling storytelling. Accompanied by a series of striking etchings and photo‑etchings, listeners are invited to walk the very streets of Chinon, Rheims, and Compiegne, feeling the pulse of a France on the brink of renewal.