{"product_id":"1356-paperback-1","title":"1356 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBernard Cornwell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBernard Cornwell, the \"master of martial fiction\" (Booklist), brings Thomas of Hookton from the popular Grail Quest series into a new adventure in \u003cem\u003e1356\u003c\/em\u003e, a thrilling stand-alone novel. On September 19, 1356, a heavily outnumbered English army faced off against the French in the historic Battle of Poitiers. In \u003cem\u003e1356\u003c\/em\u003e, Cornwell resurrects this dramatic and bloody struggle--one that would turn out to be the most decisive and improbable victory of the Hundred Years' War, a clash where the underdog English not only the captured the strategic site of Poitiers, but the French King John II as well. In the vein of Cornwell's bestselling \u003cem\u003eAgincourt\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e1356\u003c\/em\u003e is an action-packed story of danger and conquest, rich with military strategy and remarkable characters--both villainous and heroic--transporting readers to the front lines of war while painting a vivid picture of courage, treachery, and combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeptember 1356. Across France, towns are closing their gates. The crops are burning and the countryside stands alert to danger. The English army--led by the heir to the throne, the Black Prince--is set to invade. The French, along with their Scottish allies, are ready to hunt them down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas of Hookton, known as \u003cem\u003ele Batard\u003c\/em\u003e, has orders to uncover the lost sword of Saint Peter, a blade with mystical powers said to grant certain victory to whoever possesses her. The French seek the weapon too, and so Thomas's quest will be thwarted by battle and betrayal. As the outnumbered English army becomes trapped near Poitiers, Thomas, his fellow troops, his enemies, and the fate of the sword all converge in a maelstrom of violence, action, and heroism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich in color and characters, in great adventure and thrilling conflict, \u003cem\u003e1356\u003c\/em\u003e is the magnificent tale of how the quest for a holy relic with the power to change history leads to an epic battle.\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003cb\u003eBill Sheehan, \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeptember 1356. Across France, towns are closing their gates. The crops are burning and the countryside stands alert to danger. The English army--led by the heir to the throne, the Black Prince--is set to invade. The French, along with their Scottish allies, are ready to hunt them down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas of Hookton, known as \u003cem\u003ele Batard\u003c\/em\u003e, has orders to uncover the lost sword of Saint Peter, a blade with mystical powers said to grant certain victory to whoever possesses her. The French seek the weapon too, and so Thomas's quest will be thwarted by battle and betrayal. As the outnumbered English army becomes trapped near Poitiers, Thomas, his fellow troops, his enemies, and the fate of the sword all converge in a maelstrom of violence, action, and heroism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich in color and characters, in great adventure and thrilling conflict, \u003cem\u003e1356\u003c\/em\u003e is the magnificent tale of how the quest for a holy relic with the power to change history leads to an epic battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 624\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.99 x 6.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 08, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47263432179961,"sku":"9780062223258","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/ZmyxDZ1PyU9780062223258.webp?v=1768818588","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/1356-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}