Iain Gale Poradie kníh

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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