The Archer's Tale / Bernard Cornwell / 374 pages

The Archer's Tale is an adventure story extraordinaire!  It features young Tom, an orphan, who rescues damsels in distress, fights for what is right, and helps others at great cost to himself.  He has promised to recover the stolen lance of St. George and, despite being hung, he is determined to succeed in his quest.  Great battle scene machinations and frequent mentions of rape, pillage, and other dastardly deeds, mark this a book for mature audiences.