At Agincourt - White Hoods of Paris
by G. A. Henty
'At Agincourt - White Hoods of Paris' Summary
The story opens in a grim feudal castle in Normandy during the Hundred Years' War. The king compels Lady Margaret de Villeroy and her children to go to Paris as hostages, accompanied by Guy Aylmer. Paris is in chaos, and the butchers' guild, known as the White Hoods, seizes the city and besieges the house where Guy and his charges are living. After desperate fighting, the White Hoods are defeated, and Guy and his companions manage to escape from Paris and France. Along the way, they face many dangers and challenges, but their courage and determination never waver.Book Details
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G. A. Henty
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George Alfred Henty was an English novelist and war correspondent. He is most well-known for his works of adventure fiction and historical fiction, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The...
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