Saint Joan of Arc

The narrative centers on Joan of Arc, a peasant girl who, amidst the turmoil of the Hundred Years' War, rises to command the French army at just seventeen. Vita Sackville-West vividly recounts Joan's journey from humble beginnings to military leadership, culminating in her capture and trial as a witch before her execution at nineteen. The author skillfully infuses Joan's tale with insight, highlighting her remarkable strength and the tragic beauty of her life, ultimately leading to her canonization as a saint.