| Synopsis |
Emil (Emily) is the daughter of the Duke of Lorraine. Baudricourt, her stepfather, brought her up as a boy for reasons of security.
It is nine years since Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in Rouen, and the Hundred years War is in its final stage. The Lords distrusted the timid king , Charles,
and the dauphin Louis (an unpleasant young man) took advantage of this situation to start a rebellion against his father.
Emil has visions of Joan of Arc and seems somehow linked to Joan in the minds of those who see her. Tomboyish and good-looking, Emil has various adventures and carries out
various diplomatic missions in her male role.
In the third volume, Emil, accompanying the King's army, is given Joan's flag. The Dauphin tries to set the place of battle by siezing the King's mistress,
Agnes, but is eventually defeated. On a further mission, Emil is detained and handed over to the Dauphin. Emil is befriended by Louis' Scots child-bride, but after an escape attempt
the Dauphin has a hot ending prepared for Emil. |
