Written on the Dark

Set against the backdrop of medieval France, Written on the Dark follows Thierry Villar, a notorious tavern poet unaccustomed to the intrigues of power and war. On a frigid night in Orane, he inadvertently becomes entwined in a deadly clash of royals, assassins, and invading armies. As political struggles unfold, Thierry encounters a poetic equal in an aristocratic woman and meets others who challenge his understanding of art, beauty, and memory. This sweeping novel intricately weaves together themes of love, ambition, and the human condition amid a turbulent historical landscape.