1356

A Novel

By: Bernard Cornwell

Narrated by: Jack Hawkins

Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

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 best-selling 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.

©2012 Bernard Cornwell (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers

Awesome!

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the book. Great voice reading it, and the book itself was great. It was well written, and well performed. The only negative is that the audio book didn't include the historical notes at the end. That is a must in a historical fiction book. Other than that I loved it.

Great Sequel to the Grail Quest Trikogy

I originally listened to this book as a stand-alone novel. I re-listened after finishing the Grail Quest trilogy. It was much better in context with the other three.

This narrator was not nearly as good as the narrator for the original trilogy. It would have been nice to keep the original narrator with this sequel.

excellent all around

I love all of Bernard Cornwell's work, period. this was my first audio book experience and Jack Hawkins is a man of a thousand voices.I never had trouble figuring out who was speaking, even if starting listening after an interruption. Excellent experience. Will be getting more books of two combined, if available.

Excellent story and narration. Meh production.

Great story by by the author. Good narrator but the editing is confusing sometimes. Pauses would nice in places.

Outstanding read.

Once again, Cornwell exhibits his mastery of combat imagery. I enjoy the period history while also being entertained. Thomas Hookton and the mark of the English archer on the face of Western Civilization on fantastic display.

Thomas Hooton.

Great story and series. I enjoy historical novel that put history to life. Enjoy the reading.

Fantastic finale to a tremendous series

I’ve learned so much about the beginning years of the Hundred Years’ War, as well as the political climate, especially the Roman Catholic Church. I’m envious of anyone who is just embarking on the adventures of Sir Thomas of Hookton and his archers. Thank you, Bernard Cornwell—I think you should be knighted as well!🏹

Amazing and Captiving from the first minute!

I was not sure I would like this book since it's not my usual genre, but the story seemed to have so many facets, that I was willing to take a chance. Especially since the last 4 or 5 books I downloaded were adequate at best. The narrator is the best I have ever heard. His tone is smooth and voice changes for different characters is unique and makes it much easier to follow this incredible and exciting story. I didn't want the 11 hours to be over and was constantly surprised and amazed at the detail and touching stories of each characters life that the author had a never ending supply of. You would feel like you were at the edge of story being told watching it unfold. I can't wait to see what other fabulous books this author has and I hope he uses the same narrator for all of them.

good story but rather short

Basically a good story and interesting historical fiction, but it kinda wrapped up and ended just as I was getting into it. A little hard to keep the characters straight with the narration, but I recommend it as a worthwhile listen.

Another Most Excellent Book from Cornwell!

If you could sum up 1356 in three words, what would they be?

I love how the story builds and all the plots and sub plots come together. Plus it is fun learning about another time and place. Would recommend this to anyone that loves historical fiction. wonderful performance also by reader.