
A vivid, first‑person account brings the legendary heroine of France to life through the eyes of her faithful secretary. In a cramped tent away from the clamor of commanders, Joan’s fierce devotion and uncanny foresight surface in whispered conversations with the women who tend her. The narrative captures the immediacy of battle—cannon fire, daring assaults, and the uneasy hope that a decisive victory lies just four days away—while revealing the personal doubts that linger behind her bold proclamations.
The recorder’s gentle, observant voice adds a layer of tenderness, noting Joan’s moments of vulnerability and the quiet prayers of those around her. Together they weave a portrait of a young woman torn between relentless duty and the yearning for safety, set against the turbulent backdrop of a war that seems endless. Listeners are drawn into the intimate drama, feeling both the roar of the battlefield and the soft murmur of prophecy that haunts every step.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (385K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Reed, and David Widger
Release date
2004-09-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1835–1910
Best known for bringing the Mississippi River, small-town America, and sharp humor vividly to life, this American writer turned everyday speech into unforgettable literature. Under the pen name Mark Twain, Samuel Langhorne Clemens became one of the most famous and most quoted authors of the 19th century.
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