And while Hervey paces his prison cell and relives the bloodshed of battles past, friends from unexpected quarters are rushing to his aid…
"And what a pleasure to be able to report that he is back on form, writing once more with fluidity and power. By concentrating on the battle of Talavera and the investment of Badajoz, both sparklingly described, he plays to his undoubted strengths. Just for once, the best setpiece is not a battle, but a court martial, rich in detail and impeccable wit." - The Observer
"Most impressive… Mallinson reinforces his position as a master of narrative military history" - The Times
"The author's knowledge of warfare endows this novel, the seventh in a series, with strategic intelligence and superb craftsmanship." - The Oxford Times
"Another swashbuckling adventure full of drama, excitement and derring-do." - Lancashire Evening Post
"Compelling, vivid and plausible…" - Lynn News
"Mallinson ranks alongside Bernard Cornwell, CS Forester and Patrick O'Brian when it comes to top historical fiction." - Bolton Evening News