The French Executioner by C C Humphreys
The last thing Jean Rombaud expects upon being summoned to behead Anne Boleyn is to dedicate his life to her. But the ill-fated queen has a mysterious request for her executioner: that after taking her life he also take her infamous six-fingered hand and bury it at a sacred crossroads in France. His oath will set Jean on the most dangerous journey of his life.
In>The French Executioner, C.C. Humphreys once again brings the past to life in all its glory and peril. This thrilling novel captures the breathtaking story of how courage, love, and loyalty bound Anne Boleyn to the man who ended her life--and saved her legacy.
Humphreys has fashioned a rollicking good yarn that keeps the pages turning from start to finish.--Irish Examiner
A wonderful saga of magic and heroism. If you can find a first impression, hoard it and wait till it rises in value like a first edition of Lord of the Rings. This is as good.--Crime Time, UK
A brilliant, brutal, and absorbing historical thriller on the real-life figure of Jean Rombaud, the man who beheaded Anne Boleyn.--Northern Echo
An entertaining read--a charming page turner.--Edmonton Journal
Lightning paced.--Publishing News
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781402272349 |
| ISBN 10 | 1402272340 |
| Title | The French Executioner |
| Author | C C Humphreys |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sourcebooks Landmark |
| Year published | 2014-10-07 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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