Merlin of St. Gilles' Well

In the bestselling tradition ofThe Mists of Avalon,a powerful retelling of the legend of Joan of Arc! For close to six hundred years, the world has been fascinated by the true story of Joan of Arc. The saga of her rise from obscurity to lead the armies of France, followed by her tragic martyrdom, has inspired many books, plays, and films. Less well known is the fact that Joan's astounding destiny was predicted by ancient prophecies attributed to none other than Merlin himself. Or that Joan, later canonized by the Church as a saint, may have been a practioner of an even older religion: the ancient pagan ways that predated Christianity throughout Europe. The Merlin of St. Gilles' Wellis a stunning historical fantasy, based on actual events, that casts Joan and her times in a revealing new light.Chamberlin, Ann is the author of 'Merlin of St. Gilles' Well' with ISBN 9780812590029 and ISBN 0812590023.