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Narrated by:
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Jack Hawkins
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By:
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Bernard Cornwell
About this listen
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.
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- Kevin Anderson
- 02-10-22
Once again pure perfection in action
Awesome narrator. Mr Hawkins gave this wonderful book life, with his many accents with true feelings throughout.
As always Cornwell delivered another epic read, bringing history to life, as only he can.
My Thomas live on 🤞😀
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- JPA
- 25-09-16
Great to re-visit Thomas of Hookton.
Absolutely loved every aspect of this, from the story to the narration. an easy 5* given.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- sandra
- 11-01-13
A bloody time to live
I enjoyed this book very much, hope its not the finish of Thomas, Still we still have the Saxon Chronicles to look forward to.
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- B Gillingham
- 21-08-18
Yet again
he never ceases to keep me glued to my book was a lot of blood and thunder but as ussual I was there with them every step of the way
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- LadyMoth
- 05-07-21
Not for the faint hhearted!
Very engaging, but so bloodthirsty. I bought it for my holiday and finished it the first day. Game of thrones, but for real.
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- Stuart
- 15-04-20
Cornwall makes it look easy.
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.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Cameron R.
- 05-04-18
Great story, Bernard Cornwell strikes again
The book and story is fantastic. I thoroughly recommend. However, I preferred the performance of the narrator of the first three in the series.
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- K. Graham
- 01-11-22
Didn’t like the change in narrator
Why change a winning formula ? The new guy didn’t quite tick my box . Note to author
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- MR NICHOLAS T STANTON
- 01-07-23
Good audio book. Worth a listen
Excellent story as always. I didn’t have a problem with the performance, but do get the comments that a bit more emotion in the telling would have improved. Would still give four out of five for the performance though so don’t be put off by performance comments.
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- John
- 07-04-13
Cornwell on form: action, pace and good history.
This is a great continuation of the "Grail Trilogy" but can be enjoyed on its own. The central characters are embroiled in a new adventure but with the same mix of corrupt churchmen, scheming, stupid and dangerous nobles and savage violence. In such a landscape, honour is an elusive concept and fragile in the face of fear and temptation.
Much of the power and attraction of the novel rests in the detail. Knights in full armour wetting and fouling themselves in fear, the art and savagery of combat, the realities and struggle of domestic survival, are woven into the tale and stand comparison with any academic, historical text.
Real, vital, convincing and gripping: it's a great tale and well narrated.
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