Troubadour Tales

"Troubadour Tales" by Evaleen Stein is a collection of charming stories that whisk you away to Provence, France, in a time when poet-singers called troubadours roamed the land. The first story follows Count Reynaurd, a cheerful nobleman and talented troubadour, as he and his page, Pierrot, travel to King René's palace in Aix for a song contest and festive celebrations; however, his journey is complicated when he finds himself in a playful competition with Count William of Auvergne, who also wants to win the competition. The story is filled with playful decorations, witty banter, and the joyful spirit of musical storytelling, where cleverness, artistry, and noble aspirations come together.