They are Napoleon and Arthur Wellesley (who became the Duke of Wellington). It is the second in a quartet following Young Bloods and these two great generals are beginning to make their mark. Strangely, knowing their fate adds to the tension of this tale. There is enough action to make the stories stand by themselves and the description of their personal lives adds further insight into these complex characters. I shall be interested to see how he deals with the next years. Fascinating stuff. Incidentally he also writes the Eagle series set in the Roman period.
Comparison: Max Gallo, Allan Mallinson, Bernard Cornwell.
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Historical Fiction Napoleonic War fiction Military history Historical adventure fiction Biographical fiction / autobiographical fiction |