Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 15th and 16th-century France, Vainglory is an epic tale of power, ambition, and betrayal. The House of Gloriole, once proud nobles, is cast into war, political intrigue, and personal sacrifice as they fight to reclaim their stolen birthright. Through generations of warriors, schemers, and dreamers, the novel sweeps across the age of Joan of Arc, the Hundred Years' War, and the rise of the Valois dynasty.
As Victoire de Gloriole battles for his inheritance, he must navigate a world where alliances shift like the wind, love is both weapon and weakness, and loyalty comes at a deadly price. Will his legacy be one of triumph or ruin? Fans of Ken Follett, Maurice Druon, and Philippa Gregory will be captivated by this sweeping saga of family, power, and survival in one of history's most perilous eras.