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Start with The Archer's Tale and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Archer's Tale
Book 1 by Bernard Cornwell • Published 2000
In the early Hundred Years’ War, Thomas of Hookton joins the English armies after tragedy destroys his village. His search for a rumored sacred relic drags him through Brittany, raids, and the slaughter of Crécy—where...
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Grail Quest reading order
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Book 1:The Archer's Tale
Bernard Cornwell • 2000
In the early Hundred Years’ War, Thomas of Hookton joins the English armies after tragedy destroys his village. His search for a rumored sacred relic drags him through Brittany, raids, and the slaughter of Crécy—where...
- 2

Book 2:Vagabond
Bernard Cornwell • 2002
Back in England, Thomas of Hookton follows a clue to his father’s legacy and is swept into invasion and betrayal. The trail pulls him back to France, where the Grail quest turns into a brutal fight for survival and ve...
- 3

Book 3:Heretic
Bernard Cornwell • 2003
Thomas of Hookton continues his hunt for the Holy Grail while France and England pause between battles. Pursued by enemies and plague alike, he fights a vicious shadow war that tests faith, friendship, and the cost of...
- 4

Book 4:1356
Bernard Cornwell
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Grail Quest FAQ
What is the best order to read the Grail Quest series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Archer's Tale.
How many books are in the Grail Quest series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Grail Quest series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Grail Quest series?
New readers should start with The Archer's Tale, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Grail Quest series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2000 to 2003.