Ashes of Rebellion

In the latest installment of the Vintaine series by Michael Jecks, set against the backdrop of 1358 Northern France, a nation in turmoil grapples with rebellion and power struggles. With King John II imprisoned and his son, the teenaged Dauphin, caught in conflict, the ambitious King Charles of Navarre ignites civil unrest among the populace. Amidst this chaos, a free company of English men and boys, led by John Hawkwood, must rely on their combat skills and camaraderie to navigate a treacherous landscape filled with danger and intrigue. As they confront the brutal realities of medieval warfare, their intertwined fates reflect the broader battle for control over a fractured kingdom.