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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Conspiracy Conspiracy Iain Gale It's 1812, and one man is on the top of the world. Napoleon Bonaparte has enjoyed victories all over Europe and is rebuilding the glorious city of Paris. Meanwhile, his enemies struggle to keep alive… OL20868584W
Keane's company Keane's company Iain Gale James Keane, officer in the 27th Foot, card sharp, ladies' man and one of the finest but most rebellious soldiers in the British army, is under threat of court martial for disobeying Wellesley's stri… OL20868609W
Keane's challenge Keane's challenge Iain Gale The Iberian Peninsula, 1809. French troops led by one of Napoleon's best generals are massing on the border. Wellington's outnumbered force and his unreliable Spanish allies need to pick off the smal… OL20868816W
Jackals' revenge Jackals' revenge Iain Gale The battle for Greece is over. Outgunned and outmanoeuvred by the relentless German advance, Lamb and his Jackals make the hazardous journey to the seemingly wonderful safe haven of Crete. But there … OL20942935W
Keane's Charge Keane's Charge Iain Gale Keane and his men are sent into the midst of a war-torn city to recover a book of ciphers. But it's not straightforward - should they follow their own plans, mostly concentrated on finding Massena's … OL20983193W
Brothers in arms Brothers in arms Iain Gale The year is 1708 and Jack Steel has returned to Flanders from England a married man. At the battle of Oudenarde, Steel repels the French attack and wins a glorious victory for the Duke of Marlborough… OL22125171W
Man of honour Man of honour Iain Gale Upper Bavaria, 1704. The British army, victorious, unbeaten since the Peninsula war, stands proudly to attention, ready to fight for honour and glory. Their enemy is Louis XIV of France, a megalomani… OL24284514W
The Four Days in June The Four Days in June Iain Gale A remarkable debut novel, 'Four Days in June' is an imaginative but accurate reconstruction of five men – all real figures – five points of view, and four days of one of the world's most famous battl… OL3908383W