The year is 1370. The English have again brought fire and sword to the country of France. An army devastates the country on its march south to Paris, hungry for loot and glory. But redemption is what Richard Stone seeks-having run away from home after a family tragedy for which he is responsible. The French resist as best they can-but to stand and fight the English they learn is a fools game. Eolande, neighbour of Richard's, has also left home-in search of the father that was captured years ago and never returned. But even Calais the bastion of the English in France, is not welcoming to her. By Fire and Sword is the second volume of Stonehearted.