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. The Hundred Years War rages on and the bloodiest battles are yet to be fought. Across France, towns are closing their gates, the crops are burning and the country stands alert to danger. The English army, victorious at the Battle of Crecy and led by the Black Prince, is invading again and the French are hunting them down. Thomas of Hookton, an English archer known as Le Batard, is under orders to seek out the lost sword of St Peter, a weapon said to grant certain victory to whoever possesses her. As the outnumbered English army becomes trapped near the town of Poitiers, Thomas, his men and his sworn enemies meet in an extraordinary confrontation that ignites one of the greatest battles of all time.
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Praise for Bernard Cornwell: 'The best battle scenes of any writer I've ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive.' George R.R. Martin Praise for The Burning Land: 'Cornwell draws a fascinating picture of England as it might have been before anything like England existed' The Times Praise for AZINCOURT: 'This is a magnificent and gory work' Daily Mail 'The historical blockbuster of the year' Evening Standard 'A runaway success' Observer Praise for Bernard Cornwell: 'The characterisation, as ever, is excellent...And one can only admire the little touches that bring the period to life. He can also claim to be a true poet of both the horror and the glory of war.' Sunday Telegraph This is typical Cornwell, meticulously researched, massive in scope, brilliant in execution'. News of the World 'He's called a master story-teller. Really he's cleverer than that.' Telegraph
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September 1356. Across France, towns are closing their gates. The crops are burning and the countryside stands alert to danger. The English army—led by the heir to the throne, the Black Prince—is set to invade. The French, along with their Scottish allies, are ready to hunt them down.
Thomas of Hookton, known as le Batard, has orders to uncover the lost sword of Saint Peter, a blade with mystical powers said to grant certain victory to whoever possesses her. The French seek the weapon too, and so Thomas's quest will be thwarted by battle and betrayal. As the outnumbered English army becomes trapped near Poitiers, Thomas, his fellow troops, his enemies, and the fate of the sword all converge in a maelstrom of violence, action, and heroism.
Rich in color and characters, in great adventure and thrilling conflict, 1356 is the magnificent tale of how the quest for a holy relic with the power to change history leads to an epic battle.
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I greatly enjoyed this return to historical times and would recommend it to history buffs who are not critical of certain possible anachronisms.Well worth reading
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I love the Author but this book is not his best work - too predictable and very anti French - should write a book where the French aren't idiots or cowards for a change.
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Many have said it and I completely agree, Bernard Cornwell is the master at writing historical fiction. This book, 1356 is just another example of his efforts to telling a riveting story in an historical context. I would recommend any this authors books to anyone who enjoys reading historical fiction.
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Bernard Cornwell is my Hero
I am a great fan of the Cornwell novels. He manages through his many books to put the reader in the history of the moment. He has done it again with 1356. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Douglas Ketcheson
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Another gem.
Cornwell fans won't be disappointed. Thomas of Hookton returns from The Grail Quest series to entertain us again. Read more
Published 3 months ago by English Major
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I was not let down
You can almost smell the battlefield by the way it's described, a nice mix of characters both good and bad... a must read for historical fiction fans.
Published 3 months ago by christopher
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a book worth reading being a Fan of the writer I cannot get enough having read every book he has written
Published 4 months ago by Glennys Ward-eversley
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Well done...again
it was absolutely wonderful to see Thomas of Hookton in action again...I did not realize how much I missed his adventures and find this just seem to carry on from his previous... Read more
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Bernard Cornwell is a great author. Shipping was fast, book was in good quality, I can't wait to start reading this one. Thank you.
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