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The Last Duel

The Last Duel

By Eric Jager

A True Story of Crime, Scandal and Trial by Combat. Random House, 2021.

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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.

Key insights in The Last Duel

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What do you get from this book? The darkly gripping tale of a terrible crime and trial by combat
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Two noble squires were close friends before they were divided by the favor of their lord
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Carrouges pursued his grudge against Le Gris through the courts before making a terrible mistake during their reconciliation
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While Carrouges was collecting his pay for a disastrous military campaign, Marguerite was attacked by Jacques Le Gris
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Denied justice by Count Pierre, Marguerite and Carrouges went to the king and called for trial by combat
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King, count, lawyer, and knight became embroiled in the dispute, while court testimony stoked the fire of national interest
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For the first time in decades, and after a turbulent trial, the court approved trial by combat
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The king and thousands of his subjects were in attendance to watch an unwell Carrouges battle the sturdier Le Gris
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The two combatants read oaths that wagered their immortal souls before breaking into brutal, bloody battle
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The duel reached a dramatic conclusion, and the winner drew the king’s awe before later dying on crusade
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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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