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In a Dark Wood Wandering: A Novel of the Middle Ages by Hella S. Haasse-Hardcover – January 1, 1989
*In a Dark Wood Wandering: A Novel of the Middle Ages* by Hella S. Haasse is a masterful work of historical fiction that vividly reconstructs the 15th-century world during the Hundred Years’ War. The novel intricately weaves real historical figures like Charles VI, Louis d'Orleans, Joan of Arc, Henry V, and Charles d'Orleans into its narrative, offering a nuanced portrayal of their lives and the era’s turbulent politics. Charles d'Orleans, whose loyalty to France led to his long captivity in England, serves as the central character. Through his eyes, readers experience medieval Europe's rich and perilous landscape. First published in the Netherlands in 1949, the novel is celebrated for its meticulous research and elegant writing style.