This series chronicles the fictional life and adventures of a unique protagonist during some of France's most tumultuous historical periods. Centered on a character with extraordinary humanity and a strict code of honor, the narrative unfolds against a backdrop of war, political conspiracy, and civil strife. His unconventional nature drives him to champion the oppressed, often defending them with his sword. The stories explore the clash between idealism and harsh historical realities as an era of heroes gives way to absolutism.
France, 1636. The Thirty Years War rages across Europe, and a bloody and brutal campaign begins as Spanish armies flood into Picardy. In their way lies the border village of Dax-en-roi. The Chevalier de Roland rallies a valiant defence, but his household guard are slaughtered, his estate burned and his life forfeit.
1640, and the pall of war hangs over France... The young Chevalier de Roland has scarcely set foot in the city before he crosses swords with a cruel nobleman to defend a young woman's honour. Too late he learns he has stumbled on a conspiracy within the King's own household to seize power by secret alliance with Spain.