Set amid the turmoil of the Albigensian Crusade in thirteenth century France, THE NIGHT'S DARK SHADE tells of heresy versus orthodoxy, and of forbidden love versus fidelity. Heiress of her father's estates in Auvergne, the orphaned Lady Raphaelle leaves her home to marry a nobleman in a remote castle in the Pyrenees. There she encounters the mysterious Cathar sect who challenge all of her most deeply held beliefs. As she seeks the path of her true calling, she discovers hatred and betrayal, as well as abiding friendship and unexpected love. "From the first page, Vidal draws the reader into a vibrant world of action and emotion. Raphaelle de Miramande is an engaging young heroine, bravely facing physical and moral dangers and dilemmas in search of truth and love. Vidal's novel captures the spirit of the Middle Ages." Stephanie A. Mann, author of SUPREMACY AND SURVIVAL "A harrowing and engrossing journey." Catherine Delors, author of MISTRESS OF THE REVOLUTION
- ISBN10 055745302X
- ISBN13 9780557453023
- Publish Date 14 May 2010 (first published 21 October 2009)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 200
- Language English