Joan of Arc takes Paris

Well he certainly believed in some sort of spiritualism because of that thing he wrote with the village girl that was based on what he felt was some sort of reincarnated love.
 
I DIDN'T know the Duke became a widower after Joan's death! This changes things big time! I alway thought the two were the best match possible, but for her death and his wife. Uh-oh. The Duke was a royal, and IIRC in the line of succession. If Joan and he marry, and have a son? If Chuck turns against the two of them after all THAT, well, I understand Chuckie's son didn't really like dad all that much anyway...:D

Yeah, he didn't get remarried until '37 so there's definitely time to make it work.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_II,_Duke_of_Alençon
 
Another noble who was conveniently a widower, appropriate rank for the Maid of Orleans and her close associate was Bastard of Orleans, count of Dunois. Widowed in 1426, no children - OTL remarried in 1439.
 
Another thing I thought of that she could do in an extended timeline, discover Gilles De Rais is an occult serial killer early on.
 
Another thing I thought of that she could do in an extended timeline, discover Gilles De Rais is an occult serial killer early on.
She might also be able to prevent it. If they're off leading an army somewhere and he is killed or in some other way. Of I suppose she could order La Hire to kill him. Ha, Joan going from Pure Maid to practical probably cynical politician would be an interesting theme.
 
She might also be able to prevent it. If they're off leading an army somewhere and he is killed or in some other way. Of I suppose she could order La Hire to kill him. Ha, Joan going from Pure Maid to practical probably cynical politician would be an interesting theme.


From story point of view it's better that she uncovers his atrocities rather than him just getting randomly killed off. Also better for her prospects at getting canonized (which have taken a hit by not getting martyred) if she uncovers an occult killer and brings him to justice.

Joan became such a legendary figure because of that purity, debasing it just makes her like everyone else and not as interesting.
 
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Joan became such a legendary figure because of that purity, debasing it just makes her like everyone else and not as interesting.
The contrast and the struggle with it in regards to the world would be what makes it interesting. I think such a thing would probably preclude her from just settling down as some noble/general or whatever for an extended period as opposed to returning to a sleepy rural existence. I could see her constantly seeking out Holy Causes to fight for.... or maybe God will send her a new mission.
 
Another noble who was conveniently a widower, appropriate rank for the Maid of Orleans and her close associate was Bastard of Orleans, count of Dunois. Widowed in 1426, no children - OTL remarried in 1439.

You're right, he's the best match of all. He's the only man Joan is said to have had even a remotely womanly affection for.
 
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