About this book
Guy Aylmer's courage is tested in George Alfred Henty's gripping historical fiction, At Agincourt—White Hoods of Paris, set during one of Europe's most turbulent periods. When the young hero is forced to accompany Lady Margaret de Villeroy and her children to Paris as hostages of the Crown, he finds himself trapped in a city seized by the White Hoods, a militant butchers' guild determined to control the capital through violence and terror. As desperate fighting erupts around the besieged household, Guy must navigate the treacherous conflict between the warring houses of Orleans and Burgundy that has devastated France for generations.
This adventure spans the collapse of French political order and culminates in the legendary Battle of Agincourt, where English forces achieved an astonishing victory against overwhelming odds. Henty masterfully weaves authentic historical detail with thrilling action, exploring how civil war and factional strife weakened an entire nation more effectively than any foreign invasion. Readers will witness the chaos of medieval politics, the brutality of urban uprising, and the honor of the battlefield through young Guy's eyes as he fights for survival and loyalty.
Perfect for readers who love historical fiction with vivid action sequences and authentic period detail, this classic war story brings a pivotal moment in English and French history to life with remarkable storytelling that appeals to both young adult and adult audiences.
