Harlequin

The Grail Quest, Book 1

De: Bernard Cornwell

Narrado por: Andrew Cullum

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

Well researched

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!

Amazing

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.

Excellent another great book from a great author.

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.

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

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.

Another Adventure!

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

Amazing!

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

Great historical fiction

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

Kill them!

Hungry for real blood thirsty battles? look no further than here. Also, I like the way the narrator conveys the cursing.

Brilliant!

I have not read or listened to much on this period of French/ English history, but this makes me eager for more. The author captivated me from the outset with his flowing illustration of life, love and war amongst the people of France and England. The narrator was an absolute PERFECT choice, and enriched and already wonderful creation. On to the next book!

readable-hearable

great story well narrated. i would recommend. i had trouble with my phone's audio, but tech coached fixed it. The book was great on my phone.