A review by karneee907
The Archer's Tale by Bernard Cornwell

4.0

Cornwell's attention to historical detail, plus his ability to weave an interesting story, are fully showcased in this opening novel in the Grail Quest trilogy. I had gone to the library to get my hands on his "Last Kingdom" series, having been recommended that by a student, but they didn't have it on the shelves. They did have this one, however, and when I saw the quote on the cover from George R.R. Martin raving about Cornwell's (well-deserved) ability to write battle scenes, I took the leap. I was very pleased, having never read Cornwell before. As a high school history teacher, I especially appreciated the fact that in his endnotes he makes it clear where he strayed from the actual history of the period. I already have the second book on hold and will be reading that soon.