Noémi

"Noémi" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical fiction set in 14th-century Guyenne during English rule, where adventure and character morals intertwine. Noémi, the daughter of a notorious bandit, finds herself caught between loyalty, affection, and a brutal existence. Early on, she is introduced to Jean del' Peyra, who witnesses her defiant destruction of castle steps, setting the stage for a complex relationship. The contrast between Noémi's daring attitude and Jean's more cautious nature shapes their interactions as Noémi's longing for adventure clashes with Jean's reservations about her father's violent past, promising a journey filled with conflict and transformation around themes of honor, rebellion, and the weight of family history.