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Author: Bernard Cornwell
ISBN: 9780060784508

By: Bernard Cornwell

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Read By: Tim Pigott-Smith Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: 6.25 hours at 1.0x Speed 4.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Grail Quest Series Release Date: January 2005 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780060784508

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48:50 minutes

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44:52 minutes

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From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the sequel to The Archer’s Tale and Vagabond—the spellbinding tale of a young man, a fearless archer, who sets out wanting to avenge his family’s honor and winds up on a quest for the Holy Grail.

Already a seasoned veteran of King Edward's army, young Thomas of Hookton possesses the fearlessness of a born leader and an uncanny prowess with the longbow. Now, at the head of a small but able band of soldiers, he has been dispatched to capture the castle of Astarac. But more than duty to his liege has brought him to Gascony, home of his forebears and the hated black knight who brutally slew Thomas's father. It is also the last place where the Holy Grail was reported seen. Here, also, a beautiful and innocent, if not pious, woman is to be burned as a heretic. Saving the lady, Genevieve, from her dread fate will brand Thomas an infidel, forcing them to flee together across a landscape of blood and fire. And what looms ahead is a battle to the death that could ultimately shape the future of Christendom.

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"A honorable man, a holy quest, continual battles and betrayals. This last book of the series is a real page turner. Thomas of Hookton bastard born knoble man takes you on a journey of loyalty to country, friends, soldiering, love and faith you will not forget for a long time to come. "
— Mary (4 out of 5 stars)

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“Cornwell is a master of the historical action novel, and he outdoes himself again with this gripping third volume in his Grail Quest series…Graphic battlefield action, strong characters and sharp plotting are Cornwell’s trademarks, and his fans will love this latest melee.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Oozing with all the blood, gore, and action that fans of Cornwell’s graphically detailed historical fiction have come to expect, the conclusion of this gripping trilogy is on target to please.”
— Booklist
“The usual Cornwell bull’s-eye.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Tim Pigott-Smith performs this bloody tale of war and deception with captivating accents and entrancing narration, never forgetting the nation or rank of the speaker. He effortlessly switches from French to English and back again.”
— AudioFile

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Overall Performance:
" Fortunatamente in questo terzo libro della saga la storia diventa un po' più interessante e appassionante, e il libro scorre via abbastanza bene, con poche parti noiose. Siamo lontani dalla qualità complessiva della saga di Artù, però. "
— Alessandro, 6/13/2011
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" I love the way Cornwell weaves a tale out of historic events. He is very knowledgeable of even the humdrum way of life during the 1300s, the time of this tail and a search for a grail "
— Colleen, 5/3/2011
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" Last in the Grail Quest series. Really not as good as the Sharpes. "
— Sho, 3/19/2011
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" Come il primo e il secondo, forse anche un pochino meglio! "
— Lunaredhell, 3/10/2011
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" A good historical read. This one kept me engaged until the end and for the $4 I paid for it, was well worth the money. "
— Sa, 3/2/2011
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" More in the 14th Century Grail quest. "
— Dick, 1/24/2011
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" Great conclusion to an exciting series of books. "
— Lo, 12/23/2010
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" Third in the trilogy. Cornwell has an extraordinary imaginination and this trilogy of medievil adventures of a young English archer fighting his way across France in search of the Grail was just plain, relaxing fun. "
— Frank, 12/5/2010
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" Excellent, excellent trilogy. This man writes historical fiction as well as it can be. Check these out. "
— Jake, 8/10/2010

About Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell, born in London, worked for the BBC and Thames Television before coming to the United States to write full time. His sweeping historical novels, including the acclaimed Richard Sharpe series and many more, make him a number one bestselling author in the United Kingdom and around the world. He is the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling Saxon Tales series, which serves as the basis for the hit television series The Last Kingdom.

About Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith is an award-winning English actor of film, television, and stage and an audiobook narrator. He has narrated several notable television documentaries, including Crimes That Shook the World. He has won two AudioFile Earphones Awards, for The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene and The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyesvky. He was a three-time finalist for the 2006 Audie Award for Best Original Work for the three-part Eyewitness series by Joanna Burke. His film career includes roles in major motion pictures, including V for Vendetta, Quantum of Solace, The Remains of the Day, Gangs of New York, and more. His numerous television credits include Downton Abbey, The Jewel in the Crown, and North and South. He is also a noted radio actor, appearing in many productions on BBC Radio 4, and a regular stage actor in Shakespearean and Greek roles.