1356

A Novel

By: Bernard Cornwell

Narrated by: Jack Hawkins

From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, now available in paperback a thrilling tale of danger and conquest at the Battle of Poitiers, 1356 is a book in which Cornwell s gifts as scholar and storyteller come together spectacularly. (Washington Post)

Bernard Cornwell, the "master of martial fiction" (Booklist), brings Thomas of Hookton from the popular Grail Quest series into a new adventure in 1356, a thrilling stand-alone novel. On September 19, 1356, a heavily outnumbered English army faced off against the French in the historic Battle of Poitiers. In 1356, Cornwell resurrects this dramatic and bloody struggle one that would turn out to be the most decisive and improbable victory of the Hundred Years War, a clash where the underdog English not only the captured the strategic site of Poitiers, but the French King John II as well. In the vein of Cornwell s bestselling Agincourt, 1356 is an action-packed story of danger and conquest, rich with military strategy and remarkable characters both villainous and heroic transporting readers to the front lines of war while painting a vivid picture of courage, treachery, and combat.

Reader is the best !!

Where does 1356 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Certainly one of the best fiction books of the year. Cornwell is a great storyteller

What about Jack Hawkins’s performance did you like?

Many persona and acents

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

no

Thomas of Hookton takes us on another relic hunt

Cornwell returns to the archer Thomas of Hookton from the Grail Quest series, and his him chasing down another relic. Oh! And it just happens to coincide with another major battle of the 100 years war.

The details of that time, and especially the battles are amazing done. It is truly Cornwells gift. The story is also a breath of fresh air from his Uthred series that have become repetitive.

Bottom line is read this if you are Cornwell fan, or a fan of the hundred years war, or historical fiction, or just like a really good read.

Awesome book. No historical notes in audible

Audible, the best part of a Cornwell novel is the historical note. Why don't you record those for his novels?

Where can I find the in text form to read?

Wonderful Story...hope it continues!!!

Bernard Cornwell outdid himself with 1356....although I feel Mr. Hawkins did not do the work total justice. The story of Sir Thomas of Hookton is an excellent way to bring the history surrounding the Battle of Poitier alive! Cornwell leaves you hoping that he will bring this set of characters back one more time!

Fantastic story!

Enjoyed the story but the narrator is not as good as the guy from the first two books and no where close to Jonathan Keeble.