Description
Heretic - Bernard Cornwell
Heretic by Bernard Cornwell is the third book in The Grail Quest series, a gripping blend of medieval historical fiction, military adventure and action set during the Hundred Years' War.
It is 1347. A temporary truce has brought a pause to the fighting between England and France, giving English archer Thomas of Hookton the opportunity to pursue both his greatest enemy and the mystery that has shaped his journey from the beginning: the search for the Holy Grail.
Thomas and his men head south through medieval France, launching raids and following clues that may finally bring him closer to the legendary relic. But the landscape around them is changing in ways no army can control.
The Black Death has arrived.
As plague spreads through towns, villages, monasteries and castles, fear begins to overwhelm a society already scarred by war. In a world where death seems unavoidable, belief in the Grail becomes even more powerful – and even more dangerous.
Bernard Cornwell combines the brutal realism of medieval warfare with the mystery and adventure of the Holy Grail legend. English longbowmen, men-at-arms, religious rivalries and violent confrontations create a fast-moving historical story set against one of the darkest periods of fourteenth-century Europe.
Thomas of Hookton remains at the centre of the action: a skilled archer and experienced soldier whose personal quest forces him to navigate enemies, faith, loyalty and survival while Europe faces catastrophe.
For readers searching for Bernard Cornwell books, medieval historical fiction, Hundred Years' War novels, Black Death fiction or Holy Grail adventures, Heretic delivers the immersive historical atmosphere, battlefield action and fast-paced storytelling for which Cornwell is known.
As Book 3 of The Grail Quest, it continues the story begun in Harlequin and Vagabond and is essential reading for fans following Thomas of Hookton's medieval adventures.
Why You'll Love It
- Third book in Bernard Cornwell's The Grail Quest
- Gripping medieval historical fiction
- Set during the Hundred Years' War
- Continues the story of Thomas of Hookton
- Combines warfare with the legendary search for the Holy Grail
- Features English archers and medieval military action
- Set against the terrifying arrival of the Black Death
- Strong mix of history, action, mystery and adventure
- Vivid portrayal of fourteenth-century France
- Ideal for fans of medieval and military historical fiction
- Perfect for readers of Bernard Cornwell's historical novels
- Continues directly from Vagabond