This is a stand-alone novel that follows the campaign of Henry V as he seeks to claim the the throne of France. It is told from the point of view of the archer and outlaw, Nicholas Hook.
The story follows Hook from his home in England, to the disaster at Soissons, to the protracted siege of Harfleur, and finally to the killing fields of Agincourt on a muddy October morning in 1415.
For a stand-alone novel by Cornwell, the character development is good, the action is typically gory, and the descriptions of armor, tactics, and weapons are sufficient almost to the point of excess. I enjoyed the portrayal of Henry V and found Hook to be a worthy character to follow on this journey.
In all, this is an easy win for fans of Cornwell and one that I would quickly recommend.
The story follows Hook from his home in England, to the disaster at Soissons, to the protracted siege of Harfleur, and finally to the killing fields of Agincourt on a muddy October morning in 1415.
For a stand-alone novel by Cornwell, the character development is good, the action is typically gory, and the descriptions of armor, tactics, and weapons are sufficient almost to the point of excess. I enjoyed the portrayal of Henry V and found Hook to be a worthy character to follow on this journey.
In all, this is an easy win for fans of Cornwell and one that I would quickly recommend.
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