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Biographer Nancy Goldstone debunks the myths and uncovers a secular source for Joan of Arc’s incredible story, her rise to power in medieval France and her heroic exploits in defeating the English. She tells of the relationship between Joan and her mentor, Yolande of Aragon, that inspired an uprising against English domination. Yolande had a claim to the throne of Aragon and financed Joan’s army. Goldstone tells how the two worked together to restore France’s greatness.

Goldstone is travelling from the United States to be at the festival. She is author of several works of fiction and non-fiction including Joanna: The Notorious Queen of Naples, Jerusalem and Sicily and Four Queens:  The Provençal Sisters Who Ruled Europe.