Grail Quest The Archer's Tale, Book 1, (Paperback)

from MarcusH

I read the newest book in this series, 1356, not knowing anything about it. After reading that, I just had to go back to the beginning of Thomas of Hookton's tale. The story is based around the events of the Hundred Years' War that pitted France and England in a long series of skirmishes. It tell...

from JeffV

Book 1 in the Grail Quest series. Set in the Hundred Years War, The Archer's Tale follows the exploits of Thomas, the son of a priest who witnessed the destruction of his village and killing of his parents by French raiders. Bent on vengeance and a desire to uncover secrets about his family that ...

from lindymc

I really enjoyed this first book of the Grail Quest series; the reason for less than a 5-star rating is only because so far I don't like this series as much as the Saxon series. In this novel, Thomas of Hookton serves as an archer for the English army under Edward III, at the beginning of the bat...

from ksmyth

I loved this book. I've read the Sharpe's series by Cornwell, and the Hundredy Years War has always interested me, so gave this a try. We are introduced to Thomas of Hookton, the great mystery about his origins, and the quest he is set on. We also learn a bit about the longbow, and its use at the...

from Hartman762

Entertaining and informative historical fiction set during the Hundred Years War. As usual, Cornwell makes learning history an enjoyable experience and I recommend any of his books if you have an interest in the periods (usually medieval/napoleonic era but some others as well).