My hero: Maurice Druon by George RR Martin - Books - The Guardian
: Introduction to Maurice Druon’s seven-volume masterpiece, Les Rois maudits ( The Accursed Kings ), which details the curse placed on the Capetian dynasty by the Grand Master of the Knights Templar. The Accursed subtitles English
: While the books have finally seen a resurgence in English translation via HarperCollins , the visual adaptation remains a "lost" treasure for much of the English-speaking world. My hero: Maurice Druon by George RR Martin
: Potential licensing issues and the niche market for French historical drama in the early 2000s. The Accursed subtitles English
I. Introduction