In 1099, a mysterious child of noble origin was taken in by Jews who had fled the Crusaders' arrival in front of Jerusalem.
Years later, Ada, the descendant of this child, travels through Palestine with her father. He's a merchant and knows medicin...
This story tells the desire to conquer, love, and never die.
After my High School Graduation, I went on vacation to Israel. I visited Akko Fortress, a crusader fortress built and inhabited by the Knights Hospitallers, a medieval Catholic military order (like the Knights Templar).
"The Wolf and the Snake" project was born in these magical places. I made some sketches, scribbled down a few ideas, and then returned to France to start my graduate studies. The project was asleep in my suitcases, and I worked a lot (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, nothing to do with literature, lol). Finally, about two years ago, I had more time to write while continuing my studies.
"The Wolf and the Snake" consists of six books:
The Physician's Daughter
The Blood of Heroes
The Capetian Prince
The Wolf's Fate
The Devil's Son
The Enchantress
Whether I write "The Wolf and the Snake" in English or French, I tell myself I'm too young and inexperienced for this project. Then I think back to Akko and the emotions I felt there, like memories of past life or ghosts from the past.
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Ada of Chasseney (At various ages)
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Reyn of Chasseney
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Aurel of Campemy
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Bernard of Congast
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Oliver of Termes (An historical figure who took part in the crusade as crossbowmen's master)
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Charles of Anjou (An historical figure and one of Louis IX's brothers)
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Mistress Hersende (She's a historical figure, too. She was a midwife and followed the queen to the crusade.)
