The Grail Quest by Bernard Cornwell 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Harlequin
Vagabond
Heretic

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins

Overview
Step into fourteenth-century Europe with Bernard Cornwell's The Grail Quest, a complete three-book paperback collection following archer Thomas of Hookton across the opening decades of the Hundred Years' War. Harlequin (published in the US as The Archer's Tale) launches the saga as young Thomas flees Dorset to fight in Brittany, discovering a family secret tied to the Holy Grail. Vagabond and Heretic carry him through sieges, court intrigue, and a hunt for the legendary relic across England and France. Written with Cornwell's trademark historical precision, this set delivers a complete trilogy in one purchase.

About the Books
Bernard Cornwell's The Grail Quest trilogy opens with Harlequin, first published in the UK in 2000 (released in the US as The Archer's Tale), introducing Thomas of Hookton, a Dorset archer whose father's murder sets him on a lifelong hunt for the Holy Grail. As the Hundred Years' War erupts between England and France, Thomas's skill with the longbow makes him indispensable to English forces fighting through Brittany, even as he uncovers fragments of a family mystery tied to the relic. Vagabond, published in 2002, follows Thomas back to England and then into a fresh campaign in Brittany and against invading Scots, deepening the intrigue surrounding the Grail. Heretic, the trilogy's 2003 conclusion, pushes Thomas deep into southern France during a fragile truce, where a corrupt inquisitor and rival claimants force a final reckoning. Cornwell blends meticulously researched medieval warfare — longbowmen, sieges, cavalry charges — with a personal quest narrative that never loses sight of Thomas as a man caught between duty, faith, and vengeance. Readers who enjoy Cornwell's Sharpe or Saxon Stories will recognize the same narrative engine here: relentless pacing and characters shaped by the brutal choices war forces upon them.

Key Benefits

• Complete three-book paperback set — Harlequin, Vagabond, and Heretic in one purchase
• Written by Bernard Cornwell, a New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction
• Meticulously researched depiction of the Hundred Years' War
• Follows a single continuous story arc for uninterrupted reading
• Brand new paperback copies, perfect for gifting or a home library

Book-by-Book Guide
Harlequin — Thomas of Hookton flees Dorset for Brittany, using his longbow skill to survive early clashes of the Hundred Years' War while chasing clues about his father's stolen relic.
Vagabond — Thomas returns to England before a new campaign draws him into the Scottish invasion and deeper into the political web surrounding the Grail.
Heretic — The trilogy closes in southern France, where a fragile ceasefire and a ruthless inquisitor force Thomas into a final confrontation over the Grail's fate.

About the Author
Bernard Cornwell is a British author widely known for historical fiction, including the Sharpe novels, the Saxon Stories (adapted as The Last Kingdom), and The Grail Quest series. Cornwell has been described as a New York Times bestselling author, and his work combines rigorous historical research with fast-paced, character-driven storytelling. Born in London and raised in Essex, Cornwell worked in television production before turning to fiction full-time in the early 1980s. His novels span multiple historical periods, from ancient Britain to the Napoleonic Wars, and are read widely by fans of military and medieval historical fiction.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This complete Grail Quest paperback set is a satisfying pick for history buffs, gift-givers, and anyone building a home library of historical fiction. With three novels bundled together, it's perfect for holiday gifting, birthdays, or summer reading when you want an epic, uninterrupted story to sink into over several weeks.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.