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- Narrated by: Jack Hawkins
- Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
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Summary
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 Crécy 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 Bâtard, 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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- Kevin Anderson
- 02-10-22
Once again pure perfection in action
Awesome narrator. Mr Hawkins gave this wonderful book life, with his many accents with true feelings throughout.
As always Cornwell delivered another epic read, bringing history to life, as only he can.
My Thomas live on 🤞😀
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- JPA
- 25-09-16
Great to re-visit Thomas of Hookton.
Absolutely loved every aspect of this, from the story to the narration. an easy 5* given.
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- sandra
- 11-01-13
A bloody time to live
I enjoyed this book very much, hope its not the finish of Thomas, Still we still have the Saxon Chronicles to look forward to.
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- B Gillingham
- 21-08-18
Yet again
he never ceases to keep me glued to my book was a lot of blood and thunder but as ussual I was there with them every step of the way
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- Steve
- 14-12-13
Cornwell at his best
What did you like most about 1356?
Although Fiction as usual Cornwell's use of historic fact lead's the listener to believe his story and characters existed, Divulging only enough information in each chapter to make you want to listen to the following chapter
What was one of the most memorable moments of 1356?
when the hero Jumped into the convent and hid in the room of an old titled lady
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Hiding in the sewage wagons to escape the town , the description was so explicit it almost made me heave
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes, Which I did
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-02-15
excellent read
loved it good story excellently read a lot of research makes the story more interesting
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- james
- 21-02-16
a good book just what you expected from a Bernard
narrator was brilliant, he really makes the story come to life. and as ever this is a gripping story
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- Rex
- 23-03-22
Another great Cornwell book
Great story about Thomas,although it's a new narrator after a couple of chapters got to like him,really good performance
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- LadyMoth
- 05-07-21
Not for the faint hhearted!
Very engaging, but so bloodthirsty. I bought it for my holiday and finished it the first day. Game of thrones, but for real.
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- Stuart
- 15-04-20
Cornwall makes it look easy.
Really enjoyed this book. I don’t think it rates as highly as Azincourt but it’s still very good. The reader was good too but an awful Scottish accent.
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