"Joan was a being so uplifted from the ordinary run of mankind that she finds no equal in a thousand ears....Her story would be beyond belief if it were not true."--Winston Churchill"She is the Wonder of the Ages. And when we consider her origin,her early circumstances, her sex, and that she did all the things upon which her renown rests while she was a young girl, were cognize that while our race continues, she will also be the Riddle of the Ages."--Mark TwainHere, in poetry, is a fresh approach to Joan of Arc, that famous heroine-for-all-seasons. Almost six hundred years after she was burned at the stake, Joan's story still compels, fascinates and challenges us.Credited with saving France, that famous warrior-maid leaps from a new poetry collection by Marcy Heidish, a gifted specialist in historical fiction (A Woman Called Moses, Destined to Dance, etc). Heidish's poetic reflections on Joan are riveting, imaginative, and beautifully crafted.Whether you know a little or a lot about Joan of Arc, this original and elegant collection will invite you to see "TheMaid of Orleans" from a wealth of insightful perspectives. If you approach Joan as a role model, a puzzle, or a poem herself, you will find this book an impressive and inspiring read.