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Crécy: The Age of the Archer

Sir John Hawkwood, Book 1

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Crécy: The Age of the Archer

By: Griff Hosker
Narrated by: Marston York
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A hero’s journey begins in an exhilarating new series by Griff Hosker.

In 1335 the Black Death was just 13 years away from England, but there were other threats and dangers. Young John Hawkwood is forced to leave his home and seek a life in London. There he learns how to survive and, more importantly, how to fight. Leaving his life as an apprentice tailor he follows the army and King Edward to fight the Scots. He has a skill: he can not only use a bow, but he can use a sword and his mind. This is just the start for John Hawkwood, who will become - in the fullness of time - one of the greatest condottiere the world has ever seen, a man who, at the Battle of Castagnaro in 1387, shows the world that he was a great leader, too.

©2020 Griff Hosker (P)2021 W F Howes Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Medieval War & Military England Royalty King

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Captivatingfrom start to finish just like all the other volumes. I highly recommend the series. Pity it had to end

Brilliant novel

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Good story but poor narration verging on boring. Almost put me to sleep would like to read the rest of the series.

Good story but woeful narration

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I really like this story it seem like a great beginning to a series’s of books will try the next one

Interesting story

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I enjoyed this story and am looking forward to the next installment, it was not too technical and the narrator was very good.

most enjoyable

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Great tale, well narrated. Lovely range of accents from Marston York. Excellent way to pass 9 hours. Can’t wait for next instalment- will look out for other work by Griff Hosker.

Ripping yarn

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Narrator was great to listen to made the story enjoyable and the characters come to life

The age of the archer Well written and story

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the author leads you through the troubled times of both at home and in france.

the story leads you through the french campain

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A simply constructed story and well read. Although I have read many books on medieval history , I learned some interesting facts from this entertaining book. I thoroughly recommend it.

CRECY

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loved the historical detail. 100 years war always my favourite period of history as it was when we became a country. This book more or less explains the start of the career of a normal working lad who became one of the 14th centuries most famous generals.

Read about Sir John Hawkswood . This story brings him to life.

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This is my first Griff Hosker book. I really enjoyed it and the narration was excellent too. I enjoyed the details about the weapons and tactics which complemented the story line. I could also picture the characters in my head. Because I liked this so much I have bought the second book in the series (physical book) and I also have book three on Audible. I’d like the others in the series, so that’s not a bad recommendation.

Excellent

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