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• The Montevideo Brief

  Gelernter, J. H.

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  A swashbuckling adventure with all trappings of a great historical tale of espionage and piracy. Set at the dawn of the 1800's, a secret treaty is uncovered that will mean England's ability to survive against Napoleon is held in the balance. How…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• King's Enemy

  Ross, Ian, 1970-

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  King’s Enemy concludes Ian Ross’s gripping De Norton trilogy with intensity and heart. After the crushing defeat at Evesham, knight Adam de Norton escapes captivity to become a fugitive in a fractured England. Fleeing from his pursuers he joins the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stormcrow

  Kane, Ben, 1970-

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  Brutal, bloodthirsty and unputdownable! An epic story of revenge as young Finn, a native Irish Celt, goes on the warpath against the invading Norsemen. This is the historical adventure we all need.

• Sharpe's Command

  Richard Sharpe and the Bridge at Almaraz, May 1812

  Cornwell, Bernard, pseud., 1944-

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  The 24th book in the legendary Sharpe series has Richard Sharpe and his men on a undercover mission behind enemy lines, in a remote Spanish village. Full of the exhilarating action and intrigue that have made this series the gold standard in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Forging Kingdoms

  Fabbri, Robert, 1961-

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  The fifth book in Fabbri's Alexander's Legacy continues the bloodthirsty and epic tale of the various kingdoms staking their claims in the remains of Alexanders shattered empire. Full of riveting action and intrigue this is for fans of epic and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sea of Treason

  Stockwin, Julian, 1944-

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  The 26th book in the riveting Kydd series has Captain Sir Thomas Kydd recovering from a near death experience in America, reunited with his beloved ship Thunderer and of on a mission to far away Bermuda. This series keeps getting better as it goes…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wolves of Winter

  Jones, Dan, 1981-

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  The 2nd book in this groundbreaking new series has the Essex Dog's, at the siege of Calais trying to survive the horrors of The Hundred Years War. Captivating and darkly comic, this story brings the turmoil fourteenth century warfare vividly to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rebellion

  Scarrow, Simon, 1962-

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  The 22nd book in the formidable Eagles of the Empire series has the now veteran 22nd legion, far away from their beloved Rome and facing one of their most formidable enemies, the legendary and ferocious Boudica!

• Empire

  Iggulden, Conn, 1971-

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  Fast paced, propulsive, crackling with energy, violence and stirring speeches, this second book in the Golden Age series has the Lion of Athens, Pericles, facing enemies from within Athens as the Spartans rise to the south. Immerse yourself in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Trafalgar

  the Fog of War

  Hunter, Seth, pseud., 1945-

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  The eighth book in the dynamic and thrilling Nathan Peake series finds Peake involved in a failed conspiracy to kidnap and kill Napoleon in the lead up to the definitive battle of Trafalgar. Gripping and intense for fans of the Napoleonic wars and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Hero Born

  Jin, Yong, 1924-2018

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  The first of the ‘Legions of the Condor Series’ and set in 1200CE China, the series follows Guo Jing, a lone patriot martial artist who bears the weight of taking back China on his shoulders. Battle, intrigue and a band of martial artists called the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Keane's Company

  Gale, Iain

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  A decent story with good characters, and plenty of action. Reads like an old fashioned military adventure tale – in a good way! Keane is an Irish soldier in the British army. He’s a bit of a rogue, enjoys life a little too much and fancies himself…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• King, Ship, and Sword

  An Alan Lewrie Naval Adventure

  Lambdin, Dewey, 1945-

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  A naval adventure set in Napoleonic Wars, join Captain Alan Lewrie of the British Royal Navy for another epic escapade. War has finally ended with the Peace of Amiens and Napolean now in charge of France, but Captain Lewrie finds himself in hot…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Second to None

  Kent, Alexander, pseud., 1924-2017

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  A naval adventure series from a prolific writer whose books feature the Royal Navy in the Napoleonic wars and World War II. Loads of action and a fair bit of drama combine for this first story in a series of five. If you’re a fan of C. S. Forester,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Master and Commander

  O'Brian, Patrick, 1914-2000

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  The classic historical naval series featuring the unlikely pairing on Aubrey and Maturin – captain and ship’s surgeon. This first one in the series sees their first meeting and the preparedness to embark on the dangerous voyage to sea and most…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mr Midshipman Hornblower

  Forester, C. S. (Cecil Scott), pseud., 1899-1966

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  A classic series of historical military adventure, the 'Hornblower Saga' stories are the granddaddy of this genre, and the first book to feature the legendary Horatio Hornblower. This is book one of eleven that follows his journey through the ranks…Read moreRead more of this annotation