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The Death of Joan of Arc: A Lost Story from the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel #4.5)
by
Michael Scott (Goodreads Author)
Joan of Arc was not burned at the stake in Rouen, France in 1431. She was rescued from certain death by Scathach the Warrior.The truth about that day is revealed in the last will and testament of William of York, and it will leave you wondering: does Joan of Arc still walk the earth? Michael Scott’s first-ever exclusive ebook short story delves into the world of the bestse...more
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(first published August 11th 2010)
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I really enjoy the characters of Joan of Arc and Scathach in Scott's series, but this short story doesn't really add anything new to what we know. There are no new insights into these characters -- it's just a recounting of how Scathach saved Joan of Arc from being burned at the stake so that she could become one of the immortals. So, there's plot, but not much in terms of motivation or explanation. Plus, the story is from another person's POV, and it really doesn't add anything to the series ei...more
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CALIFORNIA
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BREA, CA
(714) 672-0730
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(408) 244-8255
6041 Topanga Canyon Blvd
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(818) 992-4702
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What would you do if the placed you loved and lived was all of a sudden put in a post-apocalyptic era? What if there was barely any food to survive? What would you do if all there was to eat was your best friend, husband, ore wife. Or even your pet animal. Would you kill them so you could survive one more day.
This book had me thinking a lot of what I could possibly do to survive. And even now, I wouldn't know what to do. The plot was fast-paced and had me hooked from the very beginning. I coul...more
This book had me thinking a lot of what I could possibly do to survive. And even now, I wouldn't know what to do. The plot was fast-paced and had me hooked from the very beginning. I coul...more
"Death of Joan of Arc" is a short story in the Flamel books and is centered around Scatty and Joan. If you haven't figured out the conflict by the title of the short story, well, I'm sorry. There is a ton of action in this little tale, it has Scatty doing what she does best... kicking butt! Devoted readers to Scott's book series will have wondered about the details behind Joan's death and how she is living in the 20th century and helping the twins of prophecy, and this story shines a dim light o...more
While I knew this would be a short story, I was still anticipating something a bit more substantial than a 16 page story. And I also guess I misunderstood when I expected the story to cover more than it does. The title tells you exactly what you will read about in this tid-bit. There are certainly no more details, which I guess the author feels are well enough addressed in one of his full-length stories (The Necromancer if I'm not mistaken).
So once over the surprise and disappointment regarding...more
So once over the surprise and disappointment regarding...more
Jun 29, 2011
Karen Keyte
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3 of 5 stars
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No more than a ten or fifteen minute read, this ebook short story is part of Michael Scott’s series, The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. William of York, approaching the end of a long life, has decided to tell the true story of an event that history has recorded rather differently, the death of Joan of Arc. An English archer assigned to guard the gates of Rouen at the time of Joan’s execution via burning at the stake, William was a stunned eyewitness to what actually occurred - Joan’s r...more
NOTE:
since this story is short (only 18 pages long), this review (as well as the one of Billy the Kid and the Vampyres of Vegas, also by Michael Scott) will be shorter than usual.
There's really not much to say about this book. It wasn't very long, and I spent a mere ten minutes on it, but it was ok. I did like how it was told from a spectator's point of view instead of Joan's or Scathach's, so it was like you were actually watching it, instead of being part of it. I feel that if it was told fr...more
There's really not much to say about this book. It wasn't very long, and I spent a mere ten minutes on it, but it was ok. I did like how it was told from a spectator's point of view instead of Joan's or Scathach's, so it was like you were actually watching it, instead of being part of it. I feel that if it was told fr...more
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Interesting addition to his story line and series of books. I would like to see more of this with regards to some of his other characters. I like the idea of knowing the back story on them, especially Scathach. Super sort, but does give a little insight into the two characters relationship and plays into the story/series. Not a must read, and definitely not required to be read in order to follow the Nicolas Flammel series either. Not a book/short story to be read without including the series in...more
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Just to set your expectations, this is nothing but a descriptive short story and there are minimal dialogues. You will not read about what happened after Joan was saved as the account is told in the POV of William of York. This short story doesn't affect the flow of the series nor will you be missing out on anything if you decide to skip it, this is just one of those back stories that explains a bit about Scathatch and Joan's friendship
Just to set your expectations, this is nothing but a descriptive short story and there are minimal dialogues. You will not read about what happened after Joan was saved as the account is told in the POV of William of York. This short story doesn't affect the flow of the series nor will you be missing out on anything if you decide to skip it, this is just one of those back stories that explains a bit about Scathatch and Joan's friendship
While the story within this mini-book / short story was good, I felt that the story could have been longer, and Michael Scott simply wrote this to appease readers in between novel releases, and as such wasn't quite at the level of his full-length novels.
I'd still recommend it to anyone who loves the Nicholas Flamel series, however, as it does add an interesting tidbit to help fill in the timeline of the world within the series.
I'd still recommend it to anyone who loves the Nicholas Flamel series, however, as it does add an interesting tidbit to help fill in the timeline of the world within the series.
Aug 11, 2011
Mandie Mc
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readers of The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
This quick and dirty short story fills in one of the more intriguing gaps from The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. It tells the story of how Scáthach, The Shadow, saves her dear friend Joan of Arc from death by pyre (though everyone thinks she was truly burned at the stake. It's short and sweet, a little morsel to tide you over until the final book in the series is released.
I definitely enjoyed this short story by Scott, however I felt a bit cheated by the length, a mere 18 pages +/-. I would have appreciated another 15 or so pages from the perspective of one of the existing characters in the novel.
The lack of character development hurt the first novel, The Alchemyst, and while it has continued to improve throughout the series, I hope to see more short stories in the future of this series.
The lack of character development hurt the first novel, The Alchemyst, and while it has continued to improve throughout the series, I hope to see more short stories in the future of this series.
Love the Nicholas Flamel series and so I thought I'd pick this up! So much fun! I love short stories and this one was a perfect quick read. I was so excited to watch some of my favorite characters in action. The book is a perfect blend of action, mystery, and character study. To anyone who might start the series, read this first to get a flavor of Michael Scott's writing style. It won't disappoint!
Short review: This is a very short story in the same realm as the rest of the Nicholas Flammel books. Doesn't really add much to the story and the basic are already hinted at in the books. But it is cheap and worth the read if you like the series.
Full review on my blog at http://www.mrshields.com/the-death-of...
Full review on my blog at http://www.mrshields.com/the-death-of...
Just a short (very, very short) story about how Joan of Arc was rescued from certain death by Scathach the Warrior... Just about 15 minutes reading to finish this story. It give details to the event that hinted in The Magician about how Scathach save Joan. It's entertaining and since Scathach is my favorite character in the Nicholas Flamel series so it's definitely worth to read this short story
This is a short side-story from the Secrets of the Immortal Nicolas Flamel series of books. It explain how Joan of Arc did not die in Orleans, which was a prerequisite for her becoming an immortal and a character in the Nicolas Flamel books. Like everything in this series, it is a lot of fun. It probably would not make sense unless you have read / are reading the series.
I thought it was a good snippet of a story but I see no real point for Scott to write this book.
Yes, I concede that it was interesting to read and there is no doubt that he is a good writer. But then again, this doesn't really tell you anything you don't already know that actually adds to the book series.
Book Details:
Title The Death of Joan of Arc: A Lost Story from the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
Author Michael Scott
Reviewed By Purplycookie
Yes, I concede that it was interesting to read and there is no doubt that he is a good writer. But then again, this doesn't really tell you anything you don't already know that actually adds to the book series.
Book Details:
Title The Death of Joan of Arc: A Lost Story from the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
Author Michael Scott
Reviewed By Purplycookie
I got this as a library e-book and LOVE the Nicholas Flamel series so was excited! Unfortunately this "story" is 18 pages but really only about 14 if you discount the acknowledgements, etc. I didn't really see the point of it at all. Joan is rescued by Scatty, period. It seemed pointless as a separate book. It could have easily fit into the regular books.
I was expecting more to be honest but it was a little 15 minutes pleasant read, scatty just doing what she does best and I wanted to remember a little of these characters before I went to read The Enchantress maybe this short story did it but most likely I'm gonna end reading the whole series again after book 6.
I was only slightly disappointed in this ebook. It was quite a bit shorter than I expected and didn't have quite as much to do with Joan and Scathach's background together as I thought it would. However, it was interesting to read how Scathach saved Joan from burning at the stake :)
Silly me.
I read this before reading the rest of the series. Oops... Maybe that's why it seemed kind of..iffy.
But that would make sense. I feel really stupid right now.
But, really, it was enjoyable. Joan of Arc is like totally kick-butt. Religious and a warrior? Pretty dang cool. Being burned at the stake? A sign that people think that just because their two countries are at war, a human being is any less a human being. (That's why I love America!)
But this short story suggests something else.
*Spo...more
I read this before reading the rest of the series. Oops... Maybe that's why it seemed kind of..iffy.
But that would make sense. I feel really stupid right now.
But, really, it was enjoyable. Joan of Arc is like totally kick-butt. Religious and a warrior? Pretty dang cool. Being burned at the stake? A sign that people think that just because their two countries are at war, a human being is any less a human being. (That's why I love America!)
But this short story suggests something else.
*Spo...more
I didn't feel like this story added much to what was already stated in the book series. It might be good for use with a reading class for elementary school but it wasn't anything impressive like the other books. It was barely more than a fight scene with a historical reference.
Joan of Arc and Scathach are some of my favorite characters in the Nicholas Flamel books, so I enjoyed this short story. It details the truth about what happened the day Joan of Arc 'died' and was told from the point of view of a witness. It was well written and I liked it.
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I just found this short story right after christmas when Vivian got a Kindle I was looking up the author and found this so I bought it and just like the rest of his work I love it. I can see him going into more depth with scathatch and Joa even and making a series out of her.
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In mijn ogen een beetje een nutteloos verhaaltje, dat nauwelijks 18 pagina's beslaat. In de boeken van Flamel is dit verhaal in het kort al meerdere keren voorgekomen en was dit verhaaltje gewoon een iets uitgebreidere vertelling, niks nieuws.
I enjoyed this as a stand-alone story. Joan is one of my inspirations as I grew up, & I enjoy reading about her in a world where she is not just a crazy martyr, I didn't go into the book with the idea that this was part of the series.
I bought this because I've read all the stories of the series 'The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel'.
But I hate e-reading. So I'm printing it in a book together with Trudi Canavan's 'The Mad Apprentice'.
I decided to wait reading this until I receive the book I ordered.
The story was fun to read, and I love how Will describes what happened.
But I hate e-reading. So I'm printing it in a book together with Trudi Canavan's 'The Mad Apprentice'.
I decided to wait reading this until I receive the book I ordered.
The story was fun to read, and I love how Will describes what happened.
I like the premise of Michael Scott's Flamel books but was a bit disappointed with this one. The idea is great fun but I think it could have been developed more than this 18 page short story. Kinda leaves you wanting more.
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Irish-born Michael Scott began writing over thirty years ago, and is one of Ireland's most successful and prolific authors, with over one hundred titles to his credit, spanning a
variety of genres, including Fantasy, Science Fiction and Folklore.
He writes for both adults and young adults and is published in thirty-seven countries, in over twenty languages.
Praised for his “unparalleled contribution...more
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variety of genres, including Fantasy, Science Fiction and Folklore.
He writes for both adults and young adults and is published in thirty-seven countries, in over twenty languages.
Praised for his “unparalleled contribution...more
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