George Payne Rainsford James' work of historical fiction brings to life the remarkable story of Agnes Sorel, the mistress of King Charles VII of France. Set against the backdrop of the Hundred Years' War, this captivating novel explores the complexities of power, politics, and love in a world torn apart by conflict. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.