Description
Children of the Ashes
Book Summary
In Children of the Ashes, Vicente García places the reader in 14th-century France, following the devastation of Cahors by the king's troops. A group of survivors, scarred by tragedy, conceives a daring plan for revenge to free future generations from feudal tyranny. This historical novel combines action and documentary rigor to narrate the formation of a secret army, immersed in the real context of peasant revolts and the Hundred Years' War. A work that offers a profound and thrilling look at the struggle for justice in the Middle Ages.
What is it about?
The story begins with the destruction of the town of Cahors, an act of violence that plants the seed of an organized resistance. The few survivors, far from giving up, hatch a plan of revenge that transcends their own lives. Their goal is to create a clandestine army, trained tirelessly, to overthrow the monarchs and feudal lords who oppress Europe. The plot unfolds with historical fidelity, exploring harsh living conditions, power struggles, and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to challenge an oppressive system in the midst of the Hundred Years' War.
Main Themes
- Revenge and resistance against feudal tyranny.
- The Hundred Years' War and peasant revolts in 14th-century France.
- The formation of a secret army as a tool for liberation.
- The conflict between monarchical power and the popular will.
- Daily life and social structures in the Middle Ages.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers passionate about historical novels set in the Middle Ages, especially those interested in wars, social revolts, and political conspiracies. It is also an ideal read for those looking for revenge plots with a strong action component and a detailed historical context, as well as for followers of historical romance fiction who appreciate characters driven by ideals of justice.
What this book offers
- A rigorous immersion into a turbulent historical period: 14th-century France during the Hundred Years' War.
- A plot of revenge and conspiracy that maintains narrative tension throughout its pages.
- Complex characters struggling for an ideal of freedom in the face of feudal oppression.
- A perspective on peasant revolts and popular resistance from a human and epic viewpoint.
- A high-quality hardcover edition, with a substantial weight that denotes a work of great length and depth.
Technical Details
- Author: GARCIA, VICENTE
- Publisher: Plan B Publicaciones, S.L.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, HISTORICAL ROMANCE NARRATIVE, HISTORICAL FICTION
- Collection: HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: May 2023
- Number of pages: 552
- Weight: 1000 g
Editorial Review
Children of the Ashes is a solid proposal for lovers of historical action novels. Vicente García manages to combine a detailed setting of medieval France with a revenge plot that maintains the reader's interest. The work stands out for its length and its focus on popular resistance, offering a different perspective within the genre. It is a title that can attract both those looking for an epic story and those interested in the social and political context of the Hundred Years' War.