Love this image of Foix Castle in the region of the Ariege, France. It forms part of the cover for my first book, 'Silver Mantle' in its new format on Amazon. It stands on the top of a hill that can be seen from miles around and guards the valleys that converge at the town. It also overlooks the Ariege River, rather like the Citadel of Vellin in the book. It was the home of the Counts, including those who became protectors of religious freedom during the Wars of Religion. It became a refuge for the persecuted Cathars.