Heretic

Name: Heretic
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.66 (9 reviews)
Author: Bernard Cornwell
ISBN: 9780062393708

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Narrator: Andrew Cullum

Unabridged: 13 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper Perennial

Published: 11/25/2014

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure, Military Fiction

Synopsis

From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the sequel to The Archer’s Tale and Vagabond—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.Already a seasoned veteran of King Edward's army, young Thomas of Hookton possesses the fearlessness of a born leader and an uncanny prowess with the longbow. Now, at the head of a small but able band of soldiers, he has been dispatched to capture the castle of Astarac. But more than duty to his liege has brought him to Gascony, home of his forebears and the hated black knight who brutally slew Thomas's father. It is also the last place where the Holy Grail was reported seen. Here, also, a beautiful and innocent, if not pious, woman is to be burned as a heretic. Saving the lady, Genevieve, from her dread fate will brand Thomas an infidel, forcing them to flee together across a landscape of blood and fire. And what looms ahead is a battle to the death that could ultimately shape the future of Christendom.

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 Rysik on April 09, 2025

WTF? Czyli to jest koniec? To miała być trylogia, która potem dostała "standalone"? Bruh... Co do książki? Cóż, przeczytałem przygody z Uthredem i trylogie arturiańską. Ta seria jest zdecydowanie najsłabszą z nich. Najlepszy tom byłby na dole Wojny Wikingów, a do trylogii nie ma nawet startu. Wszyst......more

Goodreads review by Dana on August 02, 2021

English archer Thomas of Hookton battles both a brutal army and the Black Death in his quest for the Holy Grail, but most daunting of all is the decision he must make when he finally discovers the truth about the vessel.......more

Goodreads review by Javir11 on August 31, 2022

7,5/10 Me ha pasado algo curioso con esta lectura, leí los dos primeros libros de la saga hace como 8-10 años y lo cierto es que me gustaron, pero no encontraba este libro y lo fui dejando pasar hasta que el otro día hablando con un amigo me dijo que lo tenía y me lo prestó. Para aquellos que hayáis l......more

Goodreads review by Clemens on September 26, 2021

Read this book in 2005, and its the 3rd part of the archer "Thomas of Hookton" series. This book is set in the Middle Ages during the Hundred Years War, in the year AD 1347, England has cpatured Calais and a truce with france is secured, but once again Thomas of Hookton and his companions on the hunt......more

Goodreads review by Bradley on January 16, 2022

This one fairly wraps up the originally planned trilogy with more of Thomas of Hookton and his expert archery skills and mysterious connection to the Holy Grail. If you've read the other two, you'll know there will be plenty of battles. There also happens to be a new love interest in a heretical girl......more