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- The Grail Quest, Book 3
- Narrated by: Andrew Cullum
- Series: The Grail Quest, Book 3
- Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins
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- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Action & Adventure
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Publisher's Summary
The eagerly anticipated follow-up to the number one best seller Vagabond, this is the third installment in Bernard Cornwell's Grail Quest series, in a bright and bold repackage. It is 1347. The Hundred Years War has been suspended. The truce releases English archer Thomas of Hookton to pursue his arch enemy and resume his quest for the most prized relic in Christendom: the Holy Grail.
Heading south, Thomas and his men-at-arms begin lightning raids to draw out his enemy. But fate takes an unexpected hand when the plague strikes. What had been a landscape of castles, monasteries, vineyards and villages becomes death's kingdom and the need for the grail, as a sign of God's favour, is more urgent than ever.
Critic Reviews
"It is all spectacular, rattling good stuff: war and torture; love, lust and loss" ( The Times)
"The battle scenes, as always, are masterful; and the vignettes of everyday living, in times of extreme hardship, have the ring of simple truth" ( Sunday Telegraph)"A very fine writer" ( Economist)
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- Luis S. Pereira
- 02-09-2020
loved the books. good historical references.
Very engaging story. Narrator is awsome too! looking forward for a new Bernard Cornwell book
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- Simon
- 31-08-2015
A Decent Ending
This is the third and final book in the Grail series and at the end provides a very fitting and satisfying conclusion to a very enjoyable series. Andrew Cullum narrates in fine style and brings to life Cornwell's trade mark accuracy in describing medieval life.
While this has been an excellent series and I am a huge admirer of Cornwell's work I didn't get quite the same satisfaction out of this one as his other books. Perhaps the lack of large scale action or I felt the repetitive nature of the plot (hero has lost his previous lover, totally lacks direction etc) meant that it wasn't as gripping as previously.
It is a decent end to the series though and when combined with the excellence of the previous two books this series is still well worth investing time in.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-07-2021
Fantastic Read
Memorable.. Suspenseful, wonderfully read, great story line. A definite top ten book for me.
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- Brian
- 21-01-2021
the last book of the series.
very sorry this series has finished enjoyed every minuet of the 3 books
just one gripe the narrators BRUMMI accent in this last book for one of corriadoors as one myself it hurt my ears thats why he only got 4 stars instead of 5 I would recommend this series to anyone who loves Cornwell and books relating to this savage time. Thank you Bernard Cornwell you are the master.
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- adam o'moore
- 04-12-2020
Brilliant
Awesome I love these books they mate be start reading I really can't over sell these there u real
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- Dolly
- 23-07-2020
Too long
Felt the book was too long. Enjoyed parts switched off a bit when listening to some other parts. Not as good as first 2 books. May try no. 4?
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- Client d'Amazon
- 02-05-2020
Great Story shame about the narration
Fans of Cornwell will love the story, complex, well researched and gripping. However Andrew Cullen is not the narrator for this tale, I have a copy of Sean Barrett reading this and the difference is unfortunately for Mr Cullen a man against a boy. Jonathon Keeble, Sean Barrett, Jamie Glover and Richard Arnitage have all read Cornwell’s tales exquisitely why oh why do his publishers persist with 2nd rate narrators like Cullen and Matt Bates? Listen to your audience!
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- Kay
- 05-01-2020
Absolutely brilliant
I loved the narration. I already loved the story but it was brought to life so vividly.
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- Chris Underhill
- 05-02-2019
A great read
The difficulties faced by the archer Thomas of Hookton are beautifully recorded by Cornwell...the final passages and the epilogue are satisfying and bring the story to great conclusion
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- David C.
- 24-11-2018
A fantastic conclusion to a fantastic series.
This series of book is a must read and it is so truly well researched and written.
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- Michael banton
- 16-02-2018
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well read enjoyed it and yet again a master piece would be happy with more books in this series
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