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The Battle for France
King Henry V has defeated the French but he has yet to grasp the crown of France. He returns to finish the job which was begun at Agincourt. At his side is his mentor, Sir William Strongstaff, Knight of the Garter. The oldest man in the army he has yet to become a mere observer and he is sent on a diplomatic mission to Burgundy and an alliance with Duke John the Fearless. When the Scots ally with the French and kill the King’s brother in battle it seems that the campaign is over but the English archers and men at arms show their enemies that they reign supreme on the battlefield. Concluding at the battle of Verneuil, The Battle for France takes England a little closer to the crown of France.
- GenresHistorical
214 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 21, 2021
About the author
Griff Hosker
312 books441 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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November 13, 2021
A long slog through France
As wonderful as all the previous books in the series, but the 100 years war dragged on forever. I must admit that it took me a while to make my way through the French campaign. However, it was well worth it.
As wonderful as all the previous books in the series, but the 100 years war dragged on forever. I must admit that it took me a while to make my way through the French campaign. However, it was well worth it.
April 20, 2026
Having read 7of this series to date I would have assumed this would be the last in the series, however......its not. So with a certian amount of trepidation I head into book 8.
This book spends most of the novel in France and the ongoing war for possession of the French Crown. Lots of historical action and larger than life characters. Withoit a doubt the best read of the series to date.
Difficult to elaborate on the story without giving any spoiler information or hint of same. Enough to be said that if you've read to book 6 you really need to read book 7.
This book spends most of the novel in France and the ongoing war for possession of the French Crown. Lots of historical action and larger than life characters. Withoit a doubt the best read of the series to date.
Difficult to elaborate on the story without giving any spoiler information or hint of same. Enough to be said that if you've read to book 6 you really need to read book 7.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 22, 2021
Exciting and stimulating
Once again Griff Hosker has written a book so well that I was unable to put it down until I had finished it. Great storytelling does not come close to describing this authors writing. He never disappoints!!!!
Once again Griff Hosker has written a book so well that I was unable to put it down until I had finished it. Great storytelling does not come close to describing this authors writing. He never disappoints!!!!
January 29, 2021
Yet another great book from Griff Hosker. Very hard to put down, as his books are.
Looking forward to his new book for 2021.
Thanks.
Looking forward to his new book for 2021.
Thanks.
May 6, 2021
Brilliant storyline
The storyline meant I couldn’t put the book down reading the final chapters which is unusual for me when reading.
The storyline meant I couldn’t put the book down reading the final chapters which is unusual for me when reading.
October 14, 2021
Expected ending
A sad but inevitable ending. A great series of very informative books describing the passage of the wars between England, France and Scotland.
A sad but inevitable ending. A great series of very informative books describing the passage of the wars between England, France and Scotland.
March 12, 2022
Struggle for a crown
Sir William Strongstaff, knocking heads at 70, I want what he had! Cracking yarn and a good end, even though the sweaty socks were badly behaved!
Sir William Strongstaff, knocking heads at 70, I want what he had! Cracking yarn and a good end, even though the sweaty socks were badly behaved!
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