The Banner’s Call

In Saint-Pierre—where banners rise above stone keeps and villagers toil—17-year-old Etienne learns that loyalty is everything under the stern Lord Bertrand.

Beyond the castle walls, hardship grows. Taxes rise, grain disappears, and families starve. Marie of the Mill speaks for the people with calm conviction.

Etienne’s eyes open. Torn between loyalty and the suffering he sees, he questions the order he once trusted.

When he finds corruption in the steward’s ledgers—unjust fines, missing grain, secret dealings—he must choose: stay silent or stand with the villagers.

In a turning point, he carries his lord’s banner into the tribunal to honor what it should represent: fairness and rightful law.

His courage reshapes both lord and villagers’ future.

The Banner’s Call is a medieval coming-of-age story about honor, justice, and courage, perfect for fans of wholesome historical fiction and character-driven heroism.

What Listeners Will Take Away

Courage: Bravery comes from clarity and persistence.

Justice: Fairness grows when voices are heard.

Responsibility: True loyalty confronts wrong.

Leadership: Leaders listen to those affected.

Collaboration: Change happens together.

Ethics: Rules matter when serving good.

Character: Anyone can shape a community.

Hope: One choice can change a village.