Simon The Coldheart

We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age. Will you support our efforts with a donation ? In the early 1400s, the Hundred Years' War rages on between England and France. Simon Beauvallet is a stern and formidable warrior whose icy demeanor and unyielding principles make him a man who is feared, admired, and respected. Born a bastard but raised by his noble uncle, Simon climbs the ranks from a lowly squire to a feared and respected knight through sheer skill, intelligence, and the honorable execution of duty. Simon's relentless ambition leads him to seize a castle and earn the favor of King Henry V, but his greatest challenge comes when he encounters the fiery Lady Margaret, the defiant heiress of his conquered lands. Though their clash of wills begins in hostility, Simon's unexpected patience and Margaret's gradual admiration forge a passionate bond, proving that even the coldest heart can be melted by love. Georgette Heyer (died 1974) was a significant literary figure of the 20th century. Their work has endured across generations and continues to be read and studied worldwide. As a work of classic literary fiction, Simon The Coldheart exemplifies the narrative craft and social insight that defined great storytelling of its era. Literary fiction of this period was characterized by careful attention to character psychology, social milieu, and the moral questions that animated public discourse.