By Land and by Sea
(2022)(The eighth book in the Duty Glory and Honour series)
A novel by Clarence Cook
The Battle of Trafalgar is over and Darius has not only survived but has found the favour of Vice Admiral Collingwood who has entrusted him with carrying the news of the great victory and Lord Nelson’s death to England. It is a huge responsibility and honour and for the man who arrives in London first and claims the glory the rewards are immense, but Darius isn’t the only one who has his heart set on the prize. With the smallest ship in the fleet, which has seen better days, and the weather conspiring against him he sets out for England, his entire future dependant on reaching London before his competitors.
The Grand Armee sweeps across Europe pushing back the armies of the Holy Roman Emperor and Xerxes reluctantly goes with it. He hates the mindless slaughter and does what he can to prevent it, but he is only one man and Napoleon is intent on crushing Austria no matter what the price. When he discovers that the French spymaster has a plan which will see the downfall of England he sees his chance to change sides and by saving his homeland from financial ruin is certain his impounded fortune will be returned to him. Xerxes makes his move but then falls in love and everything changes.
In the book eight of the series, Duty, Glory and Honour, Darius and Xerxes face new challenges as they strive against unequal odds to make something of their lives and is Sharpe, Hornblower and Aubrey all rolled into one.
Genre: Historical
The Grand Armee sweeps across Europe pushing back the armies of the Holy Roman Emperor and Xerxes reluctantly goes with it. He hates the mindless slaughter and does what he can to prevent it, but he is only one man and Napoleon is intent on crushing Austria no matter what the price. When he discovers that the French spymaster has a plan which will see the downfall of England he sees his chance to change sides and by saving his homeland from financial ruin is certain his impounded fortune will be returned to him. Xerxes makes his move but then falls in love and everything changes.
In the book eight of the series, Duty, Glory and Honour, Darius and Xerxes face new challenges as they strive against unequal odds to make something of their lives and is Sharpe, Hornblower and Aubrey all rolled into one.
Genre: Historical
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