Cover of Harlequin

The Grail Quest books in order A series by Bernard Cornwell

The Grail Quest series by Bernard Cornwell has 4 books, from Harlequin (Oct 2000) to 1356 (Sep 2012). Read it in order, starting with Harlequin.

Reading order: 1 Harlequin (2000) · 2 Vagabond (2002) · 3 Heretic (2003) · 4 1356 (2012)

Updated September 2026

All 4 The Grail Quest books in order

  1. 1.

    Harlequin (Oct 2000)

    448 pages★ 3.7 (7 ratings)

  2. 2.

    Vagabond (Oct 2002)

    460 pages

  3. 3.

    Heretic (Oct 2003)

    400 pages★ 3.8 (5 ratings)

  4. 4.

    1356 (Sep 2012)

    416 pages

The Grail Quest FAQ

How many The Grail Quest books are there?
There are 4 The Grail Quest books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the The Grail Quest books in?
In publication order, starting with Harlequin (Oct 2000): 1 Harlequin (2000) · 2 Vagabond (2002) · 3 Heretic (2003) · 4 1356 (2012).
What is the first The Grail Quest book?
Harlequin (Oct 2000).
What is the latest The Grail Quest book?
1356 (Sep 2012).
Is the Grail Quest series finished?
There have been no new The Grail Quest books since 2012.
Did Bernard Cornwell write other series?
Yes: Sharpe, The Starbuck Chronicles, The Warlord Chronicles and The Saxon Stories.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.