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Historical Fiction War Fiction Adventure Fiction

Description

In the ravaged landscape of the Hundred Years’ War, Sir Thomas of Hookton leads his hardened band of mercenaries through a world of shifting loyalties, bloody feuds, and perilous quests. As the English and French armies move toward the fateful Battle of Poitiers, Thomas becomes entangled in the search for La Malice, a legendary sword said to be a relic of Saint Peter and a weapon that could change the course of the war. Alongside him, the idealistic knight Roland de Verrec must confront the moral complexities behind his belief in good and evil. Combining relentless suspense, wry wit, and richly atmospheric detail, the novel brings medieval warfare, weapons, strategy, and daily life vividly to the page.