The Relic Of Domremy
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The Relic of Domremy
Nearly five hundred years after the French village of Domremy experienced the horrors of warfare and the brutal death of Saint Joan of Arc, the atrocities of war are once again a reality. United States Army Lieutenant John Chaple is no stranger to trench warfare. The day before the signing of the armistice that ends The Great War, Chaple becomes part of the last battle at Domremy. After Chaple and Germany Army Captain Otto Dengler become unlikely allies, one discovers the sacred relic of St. Joan inside the ruins of a Domremy church. As the lives of the two enemy officers intertwine through fates that lead them from the Black Forest of Germany to Niagara Falls, each strives to attain salvation and inner peace. In this historical novel, two unlikely allies transporting a sacred relic found during World War I embark on separate journeys of self-discovery.
The Flight of St. Joan's Cross: The Relic of Domremy, Part II
It is 1431, in Rouen, France, when Jeanne d'Arc is burned at the stake. After her Aide-de-camp Captain Paul Lejeune witnesses her death, he saves two pieces of charred wood from the ashes and locks of Joan's hair. Lejeune then appears before his king and an unexpected tribunal, where political intrigue causes his arrest. After escaping with help from an insider, Lejeune delivers the relics to a priest who, along with his successors, keeps it a secret for over one hundred years until it is displayed at Domremy's St. Catherine Catholic church. On 10 November 1918, Lieutenant John Chaple saves the life of German officer Otto Dengler, before dying in a senseless battle at Domremy. Twenty-three years later, Dengler fulfills Chaple's dying request and visits John's father to return his personal effects that include the relic of St. Joan of Arc and his journal-just as American soldiers return to battle Nazi forces in Europe. Among them is John's neighbor, Captain Danny Windemere, who carries the relic with the hope of returning it to the people of Domremy. But first, he must survive twenty-five combat missions flying his B-17.
The Car That Went Abroad: Motoring Through the Golden Age
Albert Bigelow Paine's 'The Car That Went Abroad: Motoring Through the Golden Age' is an evocative journey through the nascent days of automobile travel, portraying the adventures and cultural landscapes of an era on the cusp of modernity. With an engaging literary style, Paine captures the essence of early 20th-century motoring, and its transformative impact on society, geography, and the human spirit. His narrative, embracing the excitement and challenges of pioneering road trips, is a valuable piece of literary history that contextualizes the evolution of travel against the backdrop of the Golden Age of automobiles. As an American author and biographer, Paine is well-known for his definitive work on Mark Twain's life, bringing a sense of adventurous storytelling and historical depth to his writings. 'The Car That Went Abroad' is informed by Paine's own enthusiasm for automobiles and his grasp of technological innovations during a time when the car transitioned from novelty to necessity. His experience and persona infuse the work with a relatable reflection of human endeavor paralleling the machine age's ascendancy. This edition from DigiCat Publishing is a must-read for car enthusiasts, historians, and literary aficionados alike. It is a tribute to the enduring power of transportation and the ways in which it shapes our journeys, both literal and metaphorical. For readers seeking to understand the profound effects of the automobile on culture and society, or those who simply wish to indulge in delightful tales from a bygone era, Paine's book offers a timeless exploration, marrying the thrill of adventure with the study of progress.