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This historical fiction series follows the story of Thomas of Hookton, a 14th-century English archer, as he searches for the Holy Grail during the Hundred Years' War. Rich in historical detail and engaging characters, The Grail Quest is a thrilling adventure.
Bernard Cornwell
The Winter King
If you enjoyed The Grail Quest series, you might like to explore more of Bernard Cornwell's work. The Winter King is the first book in his The Warlord Chronicles series, which, like The Grail Quest, is a historical fiction series set in Britain during a time of upheaval and change. The Winter King tells the story of King Arthur and his quest to unite Britain against the Saxon invaders.
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The Pale Horseman
The Pale Horseman is the second book in Cornwell's The Last Kingdom series, which, like The Grail Quest, follows a protagonist who must navigate a world of political and military intrigue. In this series, the protagonist is Uhtred, a Saxon raised by Danes, who must choose which side to fight for as the Danes invade England.
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The Lions of Al-Rassan
If you enjoyed the historical and political intrigue of The Grail Quest, you might enjoy The Lions of Al-Rassan, a historical fantasy novel set in a world inspired by medieval Spain. The novel follows the stories of several characters as they navigate a world on the brink of war, and explores themes of religion, politics, and identity.
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The Name of the Rose
The Name of the Rose is a historical mystery novel set in a medieval monastery. Like The Grail Quest, the novel combines elements of history, mystery, and religion, and follows the protagonist, a Franciscan friar, as he investigates a series of murders at the monastery.
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The Heroes
If you enjoyed the military action and gritty realism of The Grail Quest, you might enjoy The Heroes, a standalone fantasy novel that follows a group of soldiers as they fight for control of a strategic hill in the midst of a brutal war. The novel is known for its complex characters, dark humor, and realistic portrayal of war.
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The First Law Trilogy
The First Law Trilogy is a fantasy series that, like The Grail Quest, combines elements of history, politics, and military action. The series follows a group of characters as they navigate a world on the brink of war, and explores themes of loyalty, power, and morality.
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The Guns of the South
The Guns of the South is an alternate history novel that imagines what would happen if the Confederacy had access to AK-47s during the American Civil War. Like The Grail Quest, the novel combines elements of history, politics, and military action, and explores themes of loyalty, power, and morality.
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The Steel Remains
The Steel Remains is a fantasy novel that, like The Grail Quest, features a protagonist who must navigate a world of political and military intrigue. The novel is known for its complex characters, dark themes, and graphic violence, and follows the story of a gay, aging warrior as he battles against a powerful enemy.
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