Vagabond, Bernard Cornwell
Vagabond, Bernard Cornwell
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Vagabond

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Narrator: Tim Pigott-Smith

Abridged: 6 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper

Published: 01/25/2005

Synopsis

From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the sequel to The Archer's Tale—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.In 1347, a year of conflict and unrest, Thomas of Hookton returns to England to pursue the Holy Grail. Among the flames of the Hundred Years War, a sinister enemy awaits the fabled archer and mercenary soldier: a bloodthirsty Dominican Inquisitor who also seeks Christendom's most holy relic. But neither the horrors of the battlefield nor sadistic torture at the Inquisitor's hands can turn Thomas from his sworn mission. And his thirst for vengeance will never be quenched while the villainous black rider who destroyed everything he loved still lives.""Cornwell writes the best battle scenes of any writer I've read past or present.""—George R.R. Martin 

About Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell is an internationally acclaimed historical fiction author celebrated for bringing the past to life with gripping battles, vivid landscapes, and unforgettable heroes. Best known for The Last Kingdom series-which inspired the hit Netflix adaptation-Cornwell has earned a global readership through his unmatched ability to blend meticulous research with page-turning storytelling.

Across more than sixty novels, including the beloved Sharpe series, The Warlord Chronicles, and numerous standalone works, Cornwell transports readers to pivotal eras of history, from medieval Britain to the Napoleonic Wars. His books are praised for their authenticity, rich character detail, and immersive depictions of strategy, honor, and survival on the battlefield.

Born in London and later making his home in the United States, Cornwell's lifelong passion for history and storytelling drives his work, earning him recognition as one of the most influential historical novelists of our time. Whether following an English archer, a Saxon warrior, or a reluctant soldier thrust into war, audiences trust Bernard Cornwell to deliver sweeping adventures that resonate long after the final chapter.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Justo on May 26, 2023

3.5/5 Estrellas El año posterior a la batalla de Crecy (1346), marca uno de los hitos más exitosos de la Guerra de los 100 años, a favor del bando inglés. Tras destrozar el inmenso ejército francés, el rey Eduardo III marcha a sitiar la ciudad estratégica de Calais, que considera imprescindible como c......more

Goodreads review by Bradley on February 01, 2022

This historical novel still burns pretty brightly, just like the Hundred Year's War it depicts. What a nasty time. It makes me thankful that we're not quite THERE yet. Thomas continues his adventure in gross poverty and murder in an appropriately low style, joining armies all over the place to shine a......more

Goodreads review by Dana on July 24, 2021

And as always in Cornwell’s books, along with the great characters, such vivid descriptions of seiges and battles that you feel you were there. Another great read.......more

Goodreads review by Stjepan on April 10, 2017

The search for the Grail continues, Tomas of Hookton continues its adventure in the border of England and Scotland. King Edward the third sent him to find out whether there is truth to Grail. But this adventure brings him only pain and suffering because he is not the only one seeking the Grail. Cont......more

Goodreads review by Rysik on January 17, 2025

Lubię militaria, lubię bitwy. Tutaj już było jednak trochę przesadzone. Wiem, że to Cornwell, ale jednak to nie jest seria o wikingach, a o Gralu. Przydałoby się więcej go w tej historii.......more

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