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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • “A taut page-turner with all the hallmarks of a good historical thriller.”—Orlando Sentinel The gripping true story of the duel to end all duels in medieval France as a resolute knight defends his wife’s honor against the man she accuses of a heinous crime In the midst of the devastating Hundred Years’ War between France and England, Jean de Carrouges, a Norman knight fresh from combat in Scotland, returns home to yet another deadly threat. His wife, Marguerite, has accused squire Jacques Le Gris of rape. A deadlocked court decrees a trial by combat between the two men that will also leave Marguerite’s fate in the balance. For if her husband loses the duel, she will be put to death as a false accuser. While enemy troops pillage the land, and rebellion and plague threaten the lives of all, Carrouges and Le Gris meet in full armor on a walled field in Paris. What follows is the final duel ever authorized by the Parlement of Paris, a fierce fight with lance, sword, and dagger before a massive crowd that includes the teenage King Charles VI, during which both combatants are wounded—but only one fatally. Based on extensive research in Normandy and Paris, The Last Duel brings to life a colorful, turbulent age and three unforgettable characters caught in a fatal triangle of crime, scandal, and revenge. The Last Duel is at once a moving human drama, a captivating true crime story, and an engrossing work of historical intrigue with themes that echo powerfully centuries later.
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Discover the gripping story of The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal, and Trial by Combat, a tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. This New York Times bestseller has now been brought to life on the big screen, captivating audiences with its taut page-turner plot and thrilling historical backdrop. Immerse yourself in the devastating Hundred Years' War, where Jean de Carrouges, a courageous knight, defends his wife's honor against Jacques Le Gris, the man she accuses of a heinous crime.
As the battlefield rages on, Carrouges and Le Gris find themselves at the center of a deadlocked court decision. A trial by combat is decreed, a moment that will determine not only their own fate but also the fate of Marguerite, Carrouges' wife. If he loses, she will be put to death as a false accuser. With enemy troops closing in and rebellion and plague spreading, this final duel becomes a fight for survival amidst a backdrop of chaos and uncertainty.
Through extensive research in Normandy and Paris, The Last Duel vividly recreates a colorful and turbulent era in history. Immerse yourself in the fatal triangle of crime, scandal, and revenge as these three unforgettable characters clash in a battle that will leave you breathless. From the heart-racing combat scenes to the dramatic courtroom moments, this captivating true crime story will have you turning the pages late into the night.
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