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The Grail Quest, Book 1

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By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Andrew Cullum
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The first book in Bernard Cornwell's best-selling Grail Quest series, in a bright and bold repackage.

The year is 1342. The English, led by Edward III, are laying waste to the French countryside. The army may be led by the King, but it is the archers, the common men, who are England's secret weapon. The French know them as Harlequins.

Thomas of Hookton is one of these archers. But he is also on a personal mission: To avenge his father's death and retrieve a stolen relic. Thomas begins a quest that will lead him through fields smeared with the smoke of fires set by the rampaging English, until at last the two armies face each other on a hillside near the village of Crécy.

©2008 Bernard Cornwell (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishers Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction War & Military Revenge England Middle Ages
Historical Accuracy • Vivid Battle Descriptions • Fantastic Narration • Compelling Storyline • Educational Content
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Cornwell does his research like the best. You get a great story and know a little more history. Highly recommend all 4 books in this series!

Well researched

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Read this series 13 years ago loved it then, but had forgotten most of what was in the book. Absolutely loved listening to this book, amazing author. If you love history this is a great series.

Amazing

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Bernard does fantastic historical fiction. this particular book focuses on an English archer and his questing. The narrator was great, the range of his voice brought an additional level of immersion.

Excellent another great book from a great author.

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Many storylines were set up in this Book 1 of the Grail Quest series. The best of all was Thomas and his growth from boy to man with the rigors of war. Bernard Cornwell presents historic scenes in such a way you feel like you are there and Andrew Cullum narrates with such talent that you are almost breathless and exhausted by battles end. No one does historic battles better than Bernard Cornwell.

The. Quest Begins! I can't wait for the next book.

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Once again, Mr. Cornwell has brought his readers a timeless gift. A glimpse into another world. The best part is that the adventure continues!

Another Adventure!

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Was a very historically accurate and well written novel! made driving bearable and the mules melt away

Amazing!

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Great story! Well written and great narration. I really enjoyed the book and will be moving on to the second one.

Great historical fiction

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5th book i've read/listened by Mr Cornwell. This is superb!! Cant wait to get to the rest of the series.

Fantastic book!

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made my workday fantastic. I have read this book before and was so happy to find an audio version

very good narration . fantastic story that was bro

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I knew very little about this time in history, but feel I know quite a bit now. I enjoyed this audio book immensely. Great story, great detail, and great narration. I recommend it heartily.

Makes history a joy

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