The Last Duel
A True Story of Crime, Scandal and Trial by Combat. Random House, 2021.
A brief summary of The Last Duel
The riveting but disturbing account of the final judicial duel in medieval France, between a knight attempting to defend the honor of his wife against the man, once his friend, who was accused of a terrible crime against her. Please be aware: This summary contains references to sexual assault and violence which may be triggering to some readers.
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Who should read The Last Duel
Medieval and military history buffs • Francophiles • feminists • those curious about law during the Middle Ages • Game of Thrones fans
About the author of The Last Duel
Eric Jager is a UCLA professor of English focusing on medieval literature. He has been nominated for the CWA Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction, while his other publications include The Book of the Heart (2000) and Blood Royal (2014).
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