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1356

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Jack Hawkins
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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.

©2012 Bernard Cornwell (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Medieval Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military Exciting Scary War

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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 🤞😀

Once again pure perfection in action

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Absolutely loved every aspect of this, from the story to the narration. an easy 5* given.

Great to re-visit Thomas of Hookton.

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I enjoyed this book very much, hope its not the finish of Thomas, Still we still have the Saxon Chronicles to look forward to.

A bloody time to live

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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

Yet again

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This is a great continuation of the "Grail Trilogy" but can be enjoyed on its own. The central characters are embroiled in a new adventure but with the same mix of corrupt churchmen, scheming, stupid and dangerous nobles and savage violence. In such a landscape, honour is an elusive concept and fragile in the face of fear and temptation.



Much of the power and attraction of the novel rests in the detail. Knights in full armour wetting and fouling themselves in fear, the art and savagery of combat, the realities and struggle of domestic survival, are woven into the tale and stand comparison with any academic, historical text.



Real, vital, convincing and gripping: it's a great tale and well narrated.

Cornwell on form: action, pace and good history.

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I do wish readers would check pronunciation. I appreciate some terminology is uncommon, but that should be a reason to get it right. It spoils the story otherwise.

Great story, mediocre reading

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A great story. enjoyed .Recommended .The narator. Jack Hawkins brought tbe story alive. Bernard Cornwell a great story teller .

Ann

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Such a shame the publisher couldn’t find a narrator willing to do some homework on the pronunciation of names, places and words from previous titles.

Good story, poor narrator.

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Terrible narrator really really really terrible. So terrible in fact , I've got to use fifteen words minimum just express how terrible the narrator really was. Terrible !

Bernard Cornwell is excellent as always. The narrator however, was appalling!

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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

Cornwell at his best

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