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Bernard Cornwell examines one of England’s most celebrated victories through the eyes of Nicholas Hook, a former mercenary archer haunted by his past. Hook’s journey from an outlaw in England to a key member of Henry V’s army brings the human cost and strategic brilliance of the 1415 Battle of Agincourt to vivid life. The novel chronicles Hook’s transformation, the hardships of the English campaign, and the climactic French showdown that has echoed through history for centuries. Cornwell blends meticulous historical research with a dynamic narrative, delivering both drama and insight into the struggle for power in the Middle Ages.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Bernard Cornwell
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