About the book
From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the sequel to The Archer's Tale—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.
In 1347, a year of conflict and unrest, Thomas of Hookton returns to England to pursue the Holy Grail. Among the flames of the Hundred Years War, a sinister enemy awaits the fabled archer and mercenary soldier: a bloodthirsty Dominican Inquisitor who also seeks Christendom's most holy relic. But neither the horrors of the battlefield nor sadistic torture at the Inquisitor's hands can turn Thomas from his sworn mission. And his thirst for vengeance will never be quenched while the villainous black rider who destroyed everything he loved still lives.
\"Cornwell writes the best battle scenes of any writer I've read past or present.\"—George R.R. Martin
Editions of Vagabond
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780060935788
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061801792
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From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the sequel to The Archer's Tale—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.
In 1347, a year of conflict and unrest, Thomas of Hookton returns to England to pursue the Holy Grail. Among the flames of the Hundred Years War, a sinister enemy awaits the fabled archer and mercenary soldier: a bloodthirsty Dominican Inquisitor who also seeks Christendom's most holy relic. But neither the horrors of the battlefield nor sadistic torture at the Inquisitor's hands can turn Thomas from his sworn mission. And his thirst for vengeance will never be quenched while the villainous black rider who destroyed everything he loved still lives.
\"Cornwell writes the best battle scenes of any writer I've read past or present.\"—George R.R. Martin
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What is Vagabond about?
From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the sequel to The Archer's Tale—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.
In 1347, a year of conflict and unrest, Thomas of Hookton returns to England to pursue the Holy Grail. Among the flames of the Hundred Years War, a sinister enemy awaits the fabled archer and mercenary soldier: a bloodthirsty Dominican Inquisitor who also seeks Christendom's most holy relic. But neither the horrors of the battlefield nor sadistic torture at the Inquisitor's hands can turn Thomas from his sworn mission. And his thirst for vengeance will never be quenched while the villainous black rider who destroyed everything he loved still lives.
\"Cornwell writes the best battle scenes of any writer I've read past or present.\"—George R.R. Martin
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Vagabond?
Fiction > Romance > Historical romance
Where can I read a sample of Vagabond?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780060935788
Is Vagabond part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Grail Quest
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Vagabond?
Bernard Cornwell
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Vagabond is available as paperback(ISBN 9780060935788) and ebook(ISBN 9780061801792)
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