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1356: A Novel | Bernard Cornwell
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"The most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today" (Wall Street Journal) has delivered another blockbuster with this thrilling tale of peril and conquest at the Battle of Poitiers.September 1356. All over France, towns are closing their gates. Crops are burning, and through-out the countryside people are on the alert for danger. The English armyled by the heir to the throne, the Black Princeis set to invade, while the French, along with their Scottish allies, are ready to hunt them down.But what if there was a weapon that could decide the outcome of the imminent war?Thomas of Hookton, known as le Batard, has orders to uncover the lost sword of Saint Peter, a blade with mystical powers said to grant certain victory to whoever possesses her. The French seek the weapon, too, and so Thomas's quest will be thwarted at every turn by battle and betrayal, by promises made and oaths broken. As the outnumbered English army becomes trapped near Poitiers, Thomas, his troop of archers and men-at-arms, his enemies, and the fate of the sword converge in a maelstrom of violence, action, and heroism.Rich with colorful characters, great adventure, and thrilling conflict, 1356 is a magnificent tale of how the quest for a holy relic with the power to change history may culminate in an epic struggle.
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LiteraryChanteuse
1356: A Novel | Bernard Cornwell
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Reading while staying warm under an emoji throw blanket. ☺️ #tbr #escape

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LiteraryChanteuse
1356: A Novel | Bernard Cornwell
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On book 4 and finally finishing another series. #histfic

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1356: A Novel | Bernard Cornwell
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Born.A.Reader
1356: A Novel | Bernard Cornwell
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I was given a high recommendation for this author, as one of the best historical fiction authors, so had high hopes for this one, but honestly it wasn't what I expected. It was more battle scenes than anything, which might be right up some folk's alley, but ultimately not mine. I was expecting more Da Vinci Code type of storyline. It wasn't a complete pan, but hopefully the next one I pick up is more to my liking.

TrishB He does write a lot of battle scenes - especially in his stand alone books, but all his books - why my hubby likes them! For broader coverage in historical novels I would go for Sharon K Penman or Elizabeth Chadwick if you haven't read. 8y
Born.A.Reader I'm dying to read Chadwick. And I do have one more book of Cornwell's that's the first in a series, so I'll read that and see if it's any different. 😊 8y
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