The Lure of the Falcon — Juliette Benzoni

Gilles Golo, a bastard dedicated by his mother to the priesthood, escapes from the college of Vannes where he finishes his studies, after meeting a poor young aristocrat, Judith. Despite her pride and disdain for a bastard, she gave Gilles three years to become worthy of herself. A year later, he sailed for America, joined Lafayette's armies and covered himself in glory, a soldier without fear or pity, a man of prey and hunting. The Indians call him the Gerfaut, like the lord who was probably his distant ancestor... Gilles then discovers the power he has over women and the need he has for them, especially through the passion inspired by Sité, a beautiful Indian. Did Gilles forget his oath of loyalty to La Fayette? Does he give up forever to find his father? Will he betray the promise made to Judith there in the faraway land of Armor?