E-books and audiobooks: fiction
1356, read by a hesitant Jack Hawkins, is set around one of the most famous battles in European history: Poitiers, in which the English and French clashed over land, money and power. Bernard Cornwell tells the story through the search for a mythical sword, which Edward, the Prince of Wales, believes will grant him super powers.
by Bernard Cornwell
(read by Jack Hawkins)
Harper Audio
(audiobook)
1356, read by a hesitant Jack Hawkins, is set around one of the most famous battles in European history: Poitiers, in which the English and French clashed over land, money and power. Bernard Cornwell tells the story through the search for a mythical sword, which Edward, the Prince of Wales, believes will grant him super powers. Picking up where Harlequin - part one of the series - left off, our guide is aspiring young archer Thomas of Hookton, who wants to join Edward's merry men. But to prove his worth, he must find the holy weapon (better known as La Malice). Thomas is not the only person on the quest - there are twisted Catholic types, avaricious businessmen, and those jealous of his skills. 1356 is great fun. But while it is written by a master craftsman, the same can't be said for Hawkins' narration which gives the eerie sensation he is learning to read and his French accent is so bad Inspector Clouseau will surely turn in his tomb, non?