Stand and Fight

By Mark Lord
Published by Alt Hist Press
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Published: Jan. 02, 2013
Words: 7,677 (approximate)
Language: British English
ISBN: 9781301606443


Short description

Montmal Castle, the Duchy of Aquitaine, 1374 A large French army is at the walls. Bertrand, the Gascon commander, is ready to surrender despite his vow to defend castle. Richard Stone, a representative of the English government of Aquitaine is horrified at Bertrand’s duplicity. But the French will under no terms accept his surrender. There is no choice but to stand and fight.

Extended description

Montmal Castle, the Duchy of Aquitaine, 1374

A large French army is at the walls of Montmal castle. Bertrand, the Gascon commander of Montmal is ready to surrender despite his vow to defend castle in the name of Edward, Prince of Aquitaine and the eldest son of Edward III of England. Richard Stone, the sole representative of the English government of Aquitaine is horrified at Bertrand’s duplicity. But the French commander has a grudge against Bertrand and will under no terms accept his surrender. There is no choice for the garrison but to stand and fight.

Stand and Fight is a short story set during the Hundred Years War between England and France.

Tags

historical fiction, short story, middle ages, medieval, hundred years war, 100 years war, aquitaine, medieval battle story, medieval siege

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