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Fields of Glory
- Author
- Michael Jecks
- Narrator
- John Telfer
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 25 April 2025
- Run Time
- 10 hours 19 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
'His best book yet. A cracking read in the best style of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell, this will delight existing fans and bring many more to the fold’ - Manda scott
1346. France. King Edward III is restless. Despite earlier victories the French crown remains intact. Determined to bring France under his own rule, Edward has devised a new plan of attack – one which he believes will finally bring the French army to its knees: a final, cataclysmic battle ...
Berenger Fripper, Vintener of a pox-ridden mob of sixteen who make up the Vintaine of Sir John de Sully, storms the beaches of Normandy to bring victory to their king. But the French are nowhere to be seen…
And so Berenger leads his Vintaine through France and onward to battle - the Battle of Crécy – one which will both bond and break his men and be a decisive turning point in the Hundred Years’ War.
Praise for Michael Jecks:
'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom
'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low
'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times
'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory
'Vivid imagination and gripping prose' Anthony Riches
'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'All action!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
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Details
- Author
- Michael Jecks
- Narrator
- John Telfer
- Duration
- 10 hours 19 minutes
- Release Date
- 25 April 2025
- ISBN
- 9781837032501
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Historical fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Historical adventure fiction, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: displacement, exile, migration, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
The first book in the stunning Vintaine series by Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.'His best book yet. A cracking read in the best style of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell, this will delight existing fans and bring many more to the fold’ - Manda scott1346. France. King Edward III is restless. Despite earlier victories the French crown remains intact. Determined to bring France under his own rule, Edward has devised a new plan of attack – one which he believes will finally bring the French army to its knees: a final, cataclysmic battle ...Berenger Fripper, Vintener of a pox-ridden mob of sixteen who make up the Vintaine of Sir John de Sully, storms the beaches of Normandy to bring victory to their king. But the French are nowhere to be seen…And so Berenger leads his Vintaine through France and onward to battle - the Battle of Crécy – one which will both bond and break his men and be a decisive turning point in the Hundred Years’ War.Praise for Michael Jecks:'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory'Vivid imagination and gripping prose' Anthony Riches'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'All action!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
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