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Sir John Hawkwood #6
Condottiere
Sir John Hawkwood is not getting any younger but he is now the supreme condottiero, not only in Italy but the whole of Europe. When the two rival popes try to manipulate him he has to use new skills to outwit them. He finds himself facing almost insurmountable odds when he is attacked by the Milanese and Veronese. He faces defeat at Castagnaro but his mind is as sharp as ever. Sir John Hawkwood shows his rivals why he is the best.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
240 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 7, 2023
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About the author
Griff Hosker
305 books437 followersI was born in 1950 in Lancashire and attended a boy’s grammar school. After qualifying as an English and Drama teacher in 1972, I worked in the North East of England for the next 35 years. During that time I did write, mainly plays, pantos and musicals for the students at the three schools in which I worked.
When I stopped teaching I set up my own consultancy firm and worked as an adviser in schools and colleges in the North East of England. The new Conservative Government ended that avenue of work and in 2010 I found that I had time on my hands; having started work at the age of 15 I found the lack of work not to my liking and used the time to research the Roman invasion of Britain and begin to create a novel. The result was The Sword of Cartimandua.
My decision to begin writing was one of the best I have ever taken.
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When I stopped teaching I set up my own consultancy firm and worked as an adviser in schools and colleges in the North East of England. The new Conservative Government ended that avenue of work and in 2010 I found that I had time on my hands; having started work at the age of 15 I found the lack of work not to my liking and used the time to research the Roman invasion of Britain and begin to create a novel. The result was The Sword of Cartimandua.
My decision to begin writing was one of the best I have ever taken.
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September 7, 2023
The End
This is the last book of the series. It follows John Hawkwood from a young man, through many battles and as an old man into his 60’s. I read every book of the series. I’m sad to see it end but as an old man of 83 I understand everything must come to an end. So I say farewell to Sir John. It’s been a great experience fighting the wars beside you.
Hats off to Mr. Grief Hosker, one of the finest writers I have ever come across in the hundreds of books I have read over the years. He is the most educated by far and that contributed to his writing of so many books so far. Hopefully, there will be many more.
I urge everyone to read this series, you’ll enjoy it.
Jim
This is the last book of the series. It follows John Hawkwood from a young man, through many battles and as an old man into his 60’s. I read every book of the series. I’m sad to see it end but as an old man of 83 I understand everything must come to an end. So I say farewell to Sir John. It’s been a great experience fighting the wars beside you.
Hats off to Mr. Grief Hosker, one of the finest writers I have ever come across in the hundreds of books I have read over the years. He is the most educated by far and that contributed to his writing of so many books so far. Hopefully, there will be many more.
I urge everyone to read this series, you’ll enjoy it.
Jim
October 16, 2023
Italy in the 14thC: politics so confusing, complicated and convulsed that those living at the time rarely knew who was allied to whom or who was about to stab an opponent, or even friend, in the back, or strangle even. Into this swirling mess Sir John Hawkwood and his White Company are swords for hire serving first this side and then the other, often on very short contracts.
Many of Griff Hosker’s heroes are really nice folk, Sir John is far more practicable, albeit honourably so, and his main eye is on profit for him and his men. Profit that his young wife is investing as well as spending.
Yes, there are battles but much of the story is about Italian politics and at times, with the unfamiliar Italian personal names and the twists and turns of who is fighting whom, one can get a mite confused.
Another 5 * book that you can’t put down.
Many of Griff Hosker’s heroes are really nice folk, Sir John is far more practicable, albeit honourably so, and his main eye is on profit for him and his men. Profit that his young wife is investing as well as spending.
Yes, there are battles but much of the story is about Italian politics and at times, with the unfamiliar Italian personal names and the twists and turns of who is fighting whom, one can get a mite confused.
Another 5 * book that you can’t put down.
July 22, 2024
Last in this entertaining and addictive series featuring errant knight, brigand and mercenary soldier Sir John Hawkwood. Lots of battling and bloodshed.
The reader binge read (or rather, binge listened via audiobook, to all the volumes in this series excellently narrated by Marston York). Each instalment is of uniformly high quality storytelling, but perhaps volumes 3 and 4 are my favourites.
If you’re a fan of this genre of fiction, Hosker is one of the best and most prolific craftsmen in the field and has a knack for bringing life to his characters.
The reader binge read (or rather, binge listened via audiobook, to all the volumes in this series excellently narrated by Marston York). Each instalment is of uniformly high quality storytelling, but perhaps volumes 3 and 4 are my favourites.
If you’re a fan of this genre of fiction, Hosker is one of the best and most prolific craftsmen in the field and has a knack for bringing life to his characters.
March 29, 2024
RIP ROARING ACTION AND CHARACTERS WHOSE COMPANY YOU ENJOY
RIP ROARING ACTION AND CHARACTERS WHOSE COMPANY YOU ENJOY!!!!
I thought this was the last of this series, but Griff, with the last sentence in the story, opened the door for more to come.
If You see enjoy history, with believable characters, and "You are There" writing, you will come to love Griff Hosker stories as much as I do.
RIP ROARING ACTION AND CHARACTERS WHOSE COMPANY YOU ENJOY!!!!
I thought this was the last of this series, but Griff, with the last sentence in the story, opened the door for more to come.
If You see enjoy history, with believable characters, and "You are There" writing, you will come to love Griff Hosker stories as much as I do.
September 24, 2023
Condottiere
Exciting read! As always, Griff Hosker is a superb storyteller and author. I always enjoy his books. Looking forward to more
Exciting read! As always, Griff Hosker is a superb storyteller and author. I always enjoy his books. Looking forward to more
October 30, 2023
Drawing to a close
Another solid Hawkwood book.Get a better proof reader next time though,too many spelling errors creeping in.One more book to finish probably.
Another solid Hawkwood book.Get a better proof reader next time though,too many spelling errors creeping in.One more book to finish probably.
November 15, 2023
Brilliant trilogy
Excellent trilogy, I hope there will be more.
Can’t wait to see where John Hawkwood goes next. More books to come please
Excellent trilogy, I hope there will be more.
Can’t wait to see where John Hawkwood goes next. More books to come please
August 8, 2024
great series
It’s like the Avengers in medieval times. Great action, great characters and great writing. In fact it was really great
It’s like the Avengers in medieval times. Great action, great characters and great writing. In fact it was really great
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