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By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Jack Hawkins
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Go with God and Fight Like the Devil. A fascinating hero and the pursuit of a sword with mythical power – this is the remarkable new novel by Britain’s master storyteller, which culminates at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356.

The Hundred Years War rages on and the bloodiest battles are yet to be fought. Across France, towns are closing their gates, the crops are burning and the country stands alert to danger. The English army, victorious at the Battle of Crécy and led by the Black Prince, is invading again and the French are hunting them down.

Thomas of Hookton, an English archer known as Le Bâtard, is under orders to seek out the lost sword of St Peter, a weapon said to grant certain victory to whoever possesses her. As the outnumbered English army becomes trapped near the town of Poitiers, Thomas, his men and his sworn enemies meet in an extraordinary confrontation that ignites one of the greatest battles of all time.

 Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Medieval Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military Exciting War
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Critic reviews

Praise for The Burning Land:
‘Cornwell draws a fascinating picture of England as it might have been before anything like England existed’
The Times
Praise for AZINCOURT:
'This is a magnificent and gory work' Daily Mail
'The historical blockbuster of the year' Evening Standard
‘If Bernard Cornwell was born to write one book, this is it. No other historical novelist has acquired such a mastery of the minutiae of warfare in centuries past.’ Daily Telegraph
‘A runaway success’ Observer
Praise for Bernard Cornwell:
‘The characterisation, as ever, is excellent…And one can only admire the little touches that bring the period to life. He can also claim to be a true poet of both the horror and the glory of war.’ Sunday Telegraph
This is typical Cornwell, meticulously researched, massive in scope, brilliant in execution’. News of the World
‘He’s called a master story-teller. Really he’s cleverer than that.’ Telegraph
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This is a continuation of the Thomas Hookton series, if you have not read the series I strongly suggest that you start from the beginning as you will get a far better understanding of the story.

That said this is a complete story within the book and follows what I think is an excellent story line.

Bernard Cornwell sometimes loses the thread and continues a series one book to far. This is not the case with the archer series and I believe a few more books are still in this collection.

The archer goes on.

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Really enjoyed this book. I don’t think it rates as highly as Azincourt but it’s still very good. The reader was good too but an awful Scottish accent.

Cornwall makes it look easy.

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Another ripping yarn from Bernard Cornwell, full of drama, blood and guts. It may all be a bit formulaic and predictable but his tales are gripping and entertaining. This one was no different and I found it very enjoyable.

Light, entertaining and enjoyable.

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Absolutely loved every aspect of this, from the story to the narration. an easy 5* given.

Great to re-visit Thomas of Hookton.

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The book and story is fantastic. I thoroughly recommend. However, I preferred the performance of the narrator of the first three in the series.

Great story, Bernard Cornwell strikes again

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