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Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Abridged), Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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From master storyteller Bernard Cornwell comes a spellbinding epic of duty, love, and valor forged in the fires of the hundred years war.
A brutal raid on the quiet coastal English village of Hookton in 1342 leaves but one survivor: a young archer named Thomas. On this terrible dawn, his purpose becomes clear: to recover a stolen sacred relic and pursue to the ends of the earth the murderous black-clad knight bearing a blue-and-yellow standard -- a journey that leads to the courageous rescue of a beautiful French woman, and sets him on his ultimate quest: the search for the Holy Grail.
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Lori (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is the first Bernard Cornwell book I have read. It is a fascinating look into the 14th century England. Highly recommended to those, like me, who enjoy historical fiction. It is also very historically accurate which makes it even better. Thank you to PBS for the referral as I had not heard of this author before!
Elizabeth B. (
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A gritty but enjoyable tale in Cornwell's usual style, about a young peasant man who is forced to leave his home, and becomes a mercenary archer. Cornwell's research, particularly on archery, make this title an enjoyable read, even for those of us not "into" is Sharpe's series (which I am not).
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Edward P. (1st in the Thomas of Hookton (or Grail Quest Series) my husand is looking forward to the rest of the series.
The start to the Grail series; heavy reading. If you're a fan of the Sharpe series you may like this one - I wasn't. YMMV, of course!
excellent depth for the historical reader!
Good story about 14th Century English/French wars and also a bit of search for the holy relics. I enjoyed it.
A different series of Bernard Cornwall, this one centering around an archer who ends up on a quest for the Holy Grail.
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