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1356 (Grail Quest, Bk 4)
1356 - Grail Quest, Bk 4
Author: Bernard Cornwell
Go with God and Fight Like the Devil. A fascinating hero and the pursuit of a sword with mythical power - this is the remarkable new novel by Britain’s master storyteller, which culminates at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356. — Thomas of Hookton, a veteran of Crecy and many other battles, is the leader of a mercenary company of bowmen and men...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780061969676
ISBN-10: 0061969672
Publication Date: 1/8/2013
Pages: 464
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Harper
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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DieHard avatar reviewed 1356 (Grail Quest, Bk 4) on
Helpful Score: 3
If Cornwell actually wrote this book, he must have churned it out in a hurry to meet contractual deadlines. This book just didn't meet the standards I'm used to in a Cornwell novel. For most other authors this would have been a decent book, but coming from Cornwell it was a disappointment.
reviewed 1356 (Grail Quest, Bk 4) on
Helpful Score: 2
If you're a fan of Thomas of Hookton, aka le Batard, you will want to read this book. Audio is clear and read convincingly with flair by Jack Hawkins.
aladdin avatar reviewed 1356 (Grail Quest, Bk 4) on + 154 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A glimpse back in time where chivalry was the code but war was a way of life. The English were marauding across France defending their hard won territories; the Scots king was in an English prison, and small lords were trying to protect their holdings from French and English armies. Thomas of Hookton, an archer and his band were trying to track a religious relic, the sword called Le Malice, to prevent a venal bishop from using is allure and mystique to become pope. Cornwell's historic research and writing mastery create tension and authenticity throughout. An excellent period novel.
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