Go with God and fight like the devil! Charming hero and the pursuit of the mystical sword - this is a wonderful new novel by a skilled storyteller from Britain, whose action reaches its culmination during the Battle of Poitiers in 1356 The Hundred Years' War continues to rage and in the bloodiest battles yet to be fought. Across France, the gates of cities are closing, crops are burning, the country froze in anxious anticipation of a thunderstorm. Once again, under the leadership of the Black Prince, the English army invaded, winning the Battle of Crecy, and the French chase after her. Thomas of Hookton, an English archer nicknamed "Bastard", is ordered to find the lost sword of St. Peter, a weapon that is rumored to give any of its owners a permanent victory. When superior forces of the enemy set a trap for the English army near the city of Poitiers, Thomas, his men and his sworn enemies meet in an unprecedented confrontation, which develops into one of the greatest battles in history.