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The Last Duel: A True Story Of Crime, Scandal, And Trial By Combat,New
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New York Times Bestseller A Taut Pageturner With All The Hallmarks Of A Good Historical Thriller.Orlando Sentinelthe Basis For The Major Motion Picture Starring Matt Damon, Jodie Comer, And Adam Driver, Now Streaming On Hulu!The Gripping True Story Of The Duel To End All Duels In Medieval France As A Resolute Knight Defends His Wifes Honor Against The Man She Accuses Of A Heinous Crimein 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 Marguerites 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 Woundedbut 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Last Duel'? A: 'The Last Duel' falls under the True Crime genre, detailing a significant historical event involving crime, scandal, and trial by combat.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Last Duel'? A: The book is authored by Eric Jager, who provides a thorough narrative based on extensive research into medieval France.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Last Duel'? A: 'The Last Duel' contains 256 pages, making it a concise yet comprehensive read.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a Used Book in Good Condition, indicating that it may show some signs of wear but remains usable.
- Q: When was 'The Last Duel' published? A: 'The Last Duel' was published on September 13, 2005.
- Q: Is 'The Last Duel' also a movie? A: Yes, 'The Last Duel' is based on the gripping true story that inspired a major motion picture featuring actors Matt Damon, Jodie Comer, and Adam Driver.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Last Duel'? A: The book explores themes of honor, justice, betrayal, and the societal implications of crime and scandal in medieval times.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'The Last Duel' is available in paperback binding, which is lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Can you summarize the plot of 'The Last Duel'? A: 'The Last Duel' recounts the true story of a knight, Jean de Carrouges, who fights a duel to defend his wife's honor after she accuses a squire of a heinous crime.
- Q: What makes 'The Last Duel' a historical thriller? A: The book is considered a historical thriller due to its dramatic and suspenseful recounting of actual events set against the backdrop of medieval France's social and political turmoil.