Description
The French Executioner by C.C. Humphreys and Chris Humphreys is a gripping historical adventure set in 16th-century Europe. The story follows Jean Rombaud, an expert French swordsman summoned by Henry VIII to execute Anne Boleyn. On the eve of her death, Rombaud makes a solemn vow to bury her six-fingered hand, believed to be a mark of witchcraft, at a sacred crossroads. This promise plunges him into a dangerous quest across a Europe torn by religious conflict, where the relic holds deadly significance.
From perilous slave galleys to dark rituals and hallucinatory trials, Jean faces relentless threats as he honours his vow while navigating political intrigue, war, and superstition. The French Executioner is perfect for fans of historical fiction who enjoy richly detailed adventures filled with suspense, moral dilemmas, and high-stakes action.
