--- product_id: 110426897 title: "Lord Edward's Archer: A fast-paced, action-packed historical fiction novel (Lord Edward's Archer series Book 1)" price: "€ 2.26" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/110426897-lord-edwards-archer-a-fast-paced-action-packed-historical-fiction store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Lord Edward's Archer: A fast-paced, action-packed historical fiction novel (Lord Edward's Archer series Book 1) **Price:** € 2.26 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lord Edward's Archer: A fast-paced, action-packed historical fiction novel (Lord Edward's Archer series Book 1) - **How much does it cost?** € 2.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/110426897-lord-edwards-archer-a-fast-paced-action-packed-historical-fiction) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description ‘Medieval adventure with the pace and power of a war arrow in flight. Griff Hosker has sold over a million books and I can see why!’ – Matthew Harffy, bestselling author of the Bernicia Chronicles 13th Century, Wales and England. To young Gruffyd, life has been unkind. Eking out a meagre living with his father, he has learned very quickly how to look after himself in the hostile borderlands. His father, an archer, has taught him well and at seventeen Gruffyd is a keen and able bowman. Young, loyal and skilled, it’s not long before Gruffyd finds himself following in his father’s footsteps, working as an archer in the bordering castle. But tragedy strikes when his lord commits a devastating deed, and Gruffyd is forced to make a life altering decision. This is the story of a young archer’s riotous journey from avenging outlaw to merchant’s bodyguard to, finally, the captain of archers for the heir to the throne. Gruffyd must prove not only his own worth, but the importance of archery in some of England’s most decisive and ruthless battles. What everyone is saying about the Lord Edward's Archer Series: "Great storyline bringing history to life" Terrie Williams ★★★★★ "What's NOT to like? Knights, princes, outlaws, and one very clever archer." Brook Allen ★★★★★ "This is certainly a Griff Hosker book. Lots of battlefield action, but built on historical English history like his many other books" D. Haskin ★★★★★ "Gritty historical fiction detailing the life of peasants, soldiers, and lords in thirteenth-century England." Nathan Duby ★★★★★ "If you are a fan of Bernard Cornwell, then you will love these books." Mike, Goodreads ★★★★★ "I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is well worth the read and the history lesson. If you like books by Bernard Cornwell, you will really like this book." Lesley Walsh ★★★★★ "Cannot wait for the next book in the Lord Edward's Archer series." David Swift ★★★★★ ‘From the first page to the last, Lord Edward’s Archer grabbed me and did not let go. Hosker’s depiction of life and struggles in that slice of early English history is real, brutal and utterly captivating.’ – Eric Schumacher, award-winning historical fiction author of Hakon’s Saga Griff Hosker qualified as an English and Drama teacher in 1972 and worked in the North East of England for the next thirty-five years. During that time he wrote plays, pantos and musicals for his students. He then set up his own consultancy firm and worked as an adviser in schools and colleges. The financial crash of 2010 ended that avenue of work, and he found that he had time on his hands. Griff started researching the Roman invasion of Britain and began to create a novel. The result was The Sword of Cartimandua , his first book. Review: quick page turner - I read this book in a day, excellent read. Can’t wait for the second book in this series Great job Griff Review: Interesting writing, concise and bland but not boring - The book is a simply told tale, written as a retelling. The book is exclusively in first person past tense, with little actual narrative commentary. The structure is very simple - short, concise sentences with little description - and that hinders forming a mental image of the story, but interestingly doesn't break immersion. Almost all of the writing is "did this", "that happened" "said, 'This'", with few adjectives and fewer adverbs. While that may be indicative of poor writing, I think it indicates the kind of mind that is telling the story; the protagonist, Gruffyd son of Gerald ap Llywelyn has a mind like an arrow - short, accurate, and purposeful. As others have said, the protagonist is something of a medieval Rambo. While he absolutely does not engage in witty one-liners, he does seem extremely, almost ridiculously, overpowered. What prevented me from literally putting this down was that this ridiculous degree of martial power (but not necessarily prowess) is applied to every single other archer in the story - justified because this is the English longbow at its prime. If all of Hosker's books are written in the same style, with similar protagonists, then I would not recommend reading his books. I haven't read any others written by him, though, so I can't make that judgement. This book on its own is an interesting, well-researched, and worthwhile read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #29,542 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #271 in Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Fiction #472 in War & Military Action Fiction (Kindle Store) #559 in War & Military Action Fiction (Books) | ## Images ![Lord Edward's Archer: A fast-paced, action-packed historical fiction novel (Lord Edward's Archer series Book 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TXuLbmFSL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ quick page turner *by C***G on July 18, 2026* I read this book in a day, excellent read. Can’t wait for the second book in this series Great job Griff ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting writing, concise and bland but not boring *by R***R on June 23, 2019* The book is a simply told tale, written as a retelling. The book is exclusively in first person past tense, with little actual narrative commentary. The structure is very simple - short, concise sentences with little description - and that hinders forming a mental image of the story, but interestingly doesn't break immersion. Almost all of the writing is "did this", "that happened" "said, 'This'", with few adjectives and fewer adverbs. While that may be indicative of poor writing, I think it indicates the kind of mind that is telling the story; the protagonist, Gruffyd son of Gerald ap Llywelyn has a mind like an arrow - short, accurate, and purposeful. As others have said, the protagonist is something of a medieval Rambo. While he absolutely does not engage in witty one-liners, he does seem extremely, almost ridiculously, overpowered. What prevented me from literally putting this down was that this ridiculous degree of martial power (but not necessarily prowess) is applied to every single other archer in the story - justified because this is the English longbow at its prime. If all of Hosker's books are written in the same style, with similar protagonists, then I would not recommend reading his books. I haven't read any others written by him, though, so I can't make that judgement. This book on its own is an interesting, well-researched, and worthwhile read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best of an Exciting Genre! *by A***7 on December 8, 2019* The “English Archer” genre is well developed and an exciting historical period to read about. I previously enjoyed “Agincourt” by Bernard Cornwall, and the “Archer” series by the appropriately named author, Martin Archer. This novel is in the same vein, and very enjoyable. This novel is populated by well rounded characters, who capture your imagination and greatly facilitate willing suspension of disbelief. You notice the skillful manner in which the characters remain true to their own nature. Historically, there are no glaring anachronisms, the bane of the period novel. To my knowledge, the descriptions of archery are accurate, and consistent with other period novels. What then lifts this novel above the others of the genre? I feel the main attraction is the period of history used as the setting of the adventure. I have read no others used the period before the ascension of Edward I to the throne of England. Most “archer” novels are set a century or so earlier, or out of the country on Crusade. I found the story of this civil war to be quite interesting. The only contrary thing about this novel is that every time I read the name Edward Longshanks, I had to see the image of a young Patrick McGoohan before my mind’s eye. I enjoyed this novel and am about to begin the next one: “King in Waiting”. Don’t miss this one! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/110426897-lord-edwards-archer-a-fast-paced-action-packed-historical-fiction](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/110426897-lord-edwards-archer-a-fast-paced-action-packed-historical-fiction) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-12*