Hammy recently reviewed this book as well.
The title refers to the time travel story going back to the 1300s in France near the time of the Hundred Years' War, but also to what could be called chapter headings. Something this book does well is build tension through the countdown that provides something like chapter breaks. The scientists who have traveled back in time have a device that they can activate to bring them back to the present when they've retrieved the Professor, who went back a few days before. But you know the mission will not be easy or quick! They will need the full time granted until the time travel machine automatically pulls them back. Marek and the Professor adjust pretty well to life in Medieval times with their knowledge and skills. Chris and Kate, despite some historical knowledge, stumble through the adventure. One scientist from the French archeology site stays in the present at the tech company facility of ITC. The CEO of ITC is a brash, ambitious guy who doesn't seem to care what sacrifices others make to advance his company. Turns out the technological problems in the present are as dangerous as the life-threatening challenges in the past.
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