Heretic

In this gripping sequel by Bernard Cornwell, young archer Thomas of Hookton leads a small band of soldiers on a mission that goes beyond duty, as he seeks both personal vengeance and a legendary relic—the Holy Grail. Amidst the chaos of war and personal peril, Thomas's journey takes him through Gascony, where he encounters danger, a heretic woman named Genevieve, and a quest that could influence the fate of Christendom. The story intertwines themes of warfare, heroism, and the pursuit of a timeless myth, set against a turbulent backdrop of 14th-century conflict.