The Death Of Sir John Chandos

By David Murray Smith

Book Overview

""The Death of Sir John Chandos"" is a historical fiction novel written by David Murray Smith. The book is set in the 14th century and follows the life of Sir John Chandos, a prominent knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. The story begins with Sir John Chandos leading a group of English soldiers into battle against the French. As the war rages on, Sir John becomes increasingly disillusioned with the conflict and begins to question the motives of his superiors. Meanwhile, a young French noblewoman named Isabella de Vienne is caught in the middle of the war. When her father is killed by the English, Isabella is forced to flee her home and seek refuge with her uncle, who is a prominent member of the French court. As the war continues, Sir John and Isabella's paths cross, and they are forced to confront their own beliefs and loyalties. The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the cost of war. Overall, ""The Death of Sir John Chandos"" is a gripping historical fiction novel that provides a fascinating insight into the Hundred Years' War and the lives of those who fought in it.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tales of Chivalry and Romance, by David Murray Smith. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766189104.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425466303
• ISBN13: 9781425466305
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"