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    Ave: The Battle of Agincourt
    Ave: The Battle of Agincourt
    Ave: The Battle of Agincourt
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    Ave: The Battle of Agincourt

    By Alana Bleness

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    October, 1415

    Charles D'Albret is Constable of France, the king's highest officer and closest friend. In the years since his appointment, he has served his liege faithfully through war and turmoil, disease and famine. Now he must lead the forces of a divided France against English invaders under the command of the renowned Henry V.

    Charles, Duke of Orleans, is the king's nephew. At 21 years of age, he has already seen more tragedy than most. Now, on the eve of the feast of St. Crispian, he prepares to see battle for the first time.

    In the fields of northern France, the armies meet. The Battle of Agincourt will decide the fate of Europe.

    Fans of historical and military fiction will enjoy this gripping short story by author A. Bleness.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAlana Bleness
    Release dateSep 11, 2020
    ISBN9781005326326
    Ave: The Battle of Agincourt
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    Alana Bleness

    A. Bleness is a native of Planet Earth and a resident of East Tennessee. She enjoys gardening, watching movies, and getting involved in projects that require waaaaayy to much research. She is currently working on a science fiction novel, to be released in 2023.

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    Ave - Alana Bleness

    Ave: The Battle of Agincourt

    by A. Bleness

    Copyright 2020 A. Bleness

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    24 October, A.D. 1415

    The words fell from his lips in soft, familiar cadence as he rolled each bead of the paternoster between his fingers:

    Ave Maria, gratia plena

    Dominus tecum.

    He had said these prayers every day since childhood, seeking sometimes insight, sometimes solace in the rote words. Even now, they brought him some peace.

    Benedicta tu in mulieribus

    Et benedictus fructus ventris tui

    Candlelight glowed on the gold beads: a New Year’s gift from his cousin, long, long ago in a happier time. As he reached the Amen, he bowed his head once more and whispered a final plea: Pray for me, Marie.

    She had been gone five years now, dead in childbed, giving him his youngest

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