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Agincourt

Agincourt

A Novel
Historical FictionMilitary History
Pages
464
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

Nicholas Hook is a man on the run, haunted by his past and forced to fight as a mercenary archer in France. After surviving a brutal massacre, he finds himself drawn back to England and into the service of King Henry V. Hook must once again take up his bow and fight for England's crown in a desperate battle against overwhelming odds.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkTenseGrittyAdventurous
Reluctant HeroSurvival

Genres

Historical Fiction Military History History Medieval Military

About the author

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Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell (born February 23, 1944) is an English author of historical novels, known for his meticulous research and engaging storytelling. Born in London, England, to a Canadian airman father and a mother in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, he was adopted by a family in Essex belonging to the Peculiar People sect. Cornwell attended London University and worked as a teacher before joining the BBC, where he spent a decade, eventually becoming Head of Current Affairs in Northern Ireland....

Characters

Nicholas HookProtagonist
King Henry VSupporting
All characters in Agincourt

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Agincourt based on a true story?

    Bernard Cornwell's Agincourt is a fictionalized account set during the historical Battle of Agincourt in 1415, featuring real historical figures like King Henry V alongside the fictional protagonist Nicholas Hook.

  • Does Agincourt connect to Bernard Cornwell's other books?

    While Agincourt is a standalone novel, it shares thematic similarities with Cornwell's other historical fiction, particularly his focus on military history and the experiences of common soldiers during significant battles.

  • Is there a film adaptation of Agincourt?

    As of my last update, there is no direct film or television adaptation of Bernard Cornwell's novel Agincourt.

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