The Obsession of Gilles de Rais: From Hero to Horror

He was once celebrated as a war hero.A nobleman. A companion of Joan of Arc. A man of wealth and status.Then his name became linked to one of the darkest falls in medieval history.The Obsession of Gilles de Rais: From Hero to Horror explores the life of Gilles de Rais, whose journey from battlefield glory to infamy continues to disturb and fascinate historians.From his role in the Hundred Years' War to the accusations, trials, and legends that followed, this book examines the man behind the reputation and the world that shaped his downfall.It explores power, excess, obsession, and the blurred line between historical fact and enduring myth.Was Gilles de Rais a monster hidden in plain sight... or a figure transformed by fear, politics, and legend?Through gripping narrative and historical context, this book investigates one of Europe's most chilling stories.Because some falls into darkness begin at the height of success.

Pagina's: 116, Paperback, Independently published