Iain Gale Knihy

Charismatic hero Jack Steel returns, in a new and perilous adventure.

Spojenecká vojska anglo-batavské a pruské armády se vydávají do boje s Napoleonem Bonaparte za jeho svržení a nastolení míru v Evropě. Celé jejich tažení a boje, které vyústí bitvou u vesnice Waterloo, trvají čtyři dny. Čtyři dny v červnu 1815. Na jedné straně pohled, činy a myšlenky důstojníků sira Williama De Lanceyho, Jamese Macdonella z anglo-batavské armády a hraběte von Zietena z armády pruské a na straně druhé Neye, maršála Francie a samotného Napoleona. Očima těchto pěti mužů jsou vyprávěny události vedoucí k bitvě u Waterloo a nakonec samotná bitva, která se zapsala do dějin jako poslední bitva napoleonských válek.

The first in a stunning new historical adventure series, perfect for all fans of Sharpe.

Jack Steel, first introduced in Man of Honour, is a splendid hero on a new and dangerous mission. Perfect for all fans of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe.

This book offers a fascinating look at the design inspirations that influenced Laura Ashley and shows readers how to achieve the many Laura Ashley looks in their own homes. 250 full-color photographs. (Do-It-Yourself/Home Improvement) GBC

''Laura Ashley'' Style Gale, Iain and Irvine, Susan

First novel in a series chronicling the exploits of the Special Boat Squadron, the seaborne raiders who, by strength and guile, carried out World War Two's most daring covert operations.

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 smaller French units if they are to stand their ground. For that they need information: accurate intelligence on numbers, arms and whereabouts. That's where Captain Keane and his company of reformed scouting officers are invaluable tools - despite being unpopular with the regular soldiers. But it soon becomes apparent that someone high up in Wellington's headquarters is a spy for the French. Only someone able to travel widely outside the camp, someone privy to battle plans, could be the double agent - and Keane's enemies within the army are quick to point the finger. Keane must defend his crew against their accusers - or root out the traitor himself. Keane's Challenge draws a fascinating picture of a disparate group of men brought together in a Peninsular War adventure that sees maverick hero Keane ride again.

The start of a brand new WWII series from Iain Gale, author of Alamein. A masterly portrayal of World War Two heroism, with vivid action and stirring personal journeys. A small team of soldiers, left behind to cover the British retreat, are ordered to blow the bridge as late as possible to stem the German tank pursuit. Although successful, the operation kills desperate refugees fleeing the scene. Who will be made to face the court-martial: the men carrying out the orders or their commanding officer? This is only the first of many dilemmas that Peter Lamb and his troop must face during the chaotic first months of World War Two. After becoming cut off from the rest of their regiment, and assigned a mission that takes them deep into France behind the fast-moving enemy lines, the cracks begin to appear. In these unexpected, tense circumstances, Lamb's men face internal struggles, taking their focus off both their French allies and the German enemy. Black Jackals shows how men react to the challenges of war, and gives a fresh and fascinating picture of the frontlines.