In the novel by Iris Dubois “The Broken Blade”, written in the best traditions of A. Dumas and M. Druon, the action takes place at the beginning of the Hundred Years War, during a time of intense internecine clashes. But the beautiful Aelis, the only daughter of Baron de Pequiigny, does not care who gets the crown of France, she has no idea about her father’s plans to marry her off profitably. The girl is only concerned about the fate of her secret lover Robert, whom she has known since early childhood. To win the hand of clear-eyed Aelis, Robert is ready to conquer the whole world and dreams of earning the golden knightly spurs. They swear eternal love and fidelity to each other. But are young lovers destined to find happiness in the cycle of cruel events, knightly duels and bloody battles?