Maurice Druon
4 SeriesMaurice Druon (1918-2009) was a French author renowned for his historical fiction series, "The Accursed Kings," which has been adapted for television twice. A member of the Académie française, he was also a French Resistance hero and received the Grand Croix de la Légion d’Honneur. Druon's expertise in medieval English history inspired his work, earning him a diverse fanbase including George R.R. Martin, Nicolas Sarkozy, and Vladimir Putin.
Maurice Druon's "The Iron King" introduces the first novel in the Accursed Kings series, focusing on Philip the Fair, a cold and iron-fisted ruler of France. Despite his control over the kingdom, Philip struggles with his weak sons and their adulterous wives, as well as his daughter Isabella's unhappy marriage to the disinterested English king. A complex web of scandal and intrigue surrounds the royal family. Philip's decision to persecute the Knights Templar and burn their Grand Master, Jacques Molay, at the stake triggers a curse that threatens to destroy his dynasty. The Iron King's downfall looms from an unexpected source, setting the stage for a gripping tale of power and retribution.
