Harlequin - Bernard Cornwell

Harlequin is the first gripping novel in Bernard Cornwell’s Grail Quest series, plunging readers into the harsh world of 14th-century Europe during the early years of the Hundred Years’ War.

The story follows Thomas of Hookton, a young English archer whose peaceful village life is destroyed by a brutal raid. Seeking vengeance and answers, Thomas joins Edward III’s army and becomes entangled in a dangerous quest linked to the legendary Holy Grail.

As he journeys across war-torn lands, Thomas faces fierce battles, political intrigue, and a mysterious enemy known only as “the Harlequin.” This novel is the perfect introduction to Cornwell’s epic Grail Quest trilogy.