Foreign Fields: Men-at-Arms Books 1&2
(2026)(A book in the Men-at-Arms series)
An omnibus of novels by Richard Foreman
"A gripping story, replete with engaging characters... Puts you at the heart of one of the most remarkable battles of the medieval period." Saul David.
Foreign Fields, Men-At-Arms Books One & Two. Book One:
Crécy, 1346.
Edward III's army is outnumbered. But the king can no longer avoid giving battle.
Edward of Woodstock, the sixteen-year-old Prince of Wales, is to serve at the vanguard of his father's forces.
But there is more than just a battle to be won. William Gower, one of the prince's men-at-arms, is ordered to accompany a spy, Sir Hugh Grey, into enemy territory.
Gower may not return in time, if at all, to stand against Philip of France's grand army. The world of espionage may prove more perilous to that of soldiering.
Battle commences - and the young prince must earn his spurs.
The English may be outnumbered, but they are determined not to be outfought.
"A highly entertaining book, full of history, humour and action. A must-read for anyone interested in the Black Prince and Hundred Years War." Aspects of History
Book Two:
1349
Sir Hugh Grey, England's spymaster, is targeted for assassination by his French counterpart, Raymon Creton.
Grey is saved by the man-at-arms, William Gower.
The pair travel to Windsor, where King Edward is about to disembark, along with the Prince of Wales and a small army. They are bound for Calais.
The town is held by the English, but a French plot is underway to capture the prized port.
Whilst Grey ventures into enemy territory to apprehend the French spymaster, Gower remains to help fight a large French force, commanded by the famed Geoffrey de Charny.
A subterfuge is played out, but war is war and the battle will be bloody.
Edward and the English must stand and fight - so Calais doesn't fall.
The Men-At-Arms series, by acclaimed historical novelist Richard Foreman, is set during the Hundred Years War. Recommended for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Dan Jones and Conn Iggulden.
Richard Foreman is the author of a number of bestselling historical series, including Band of Brothers, Crusaders, Spies of Rome and Eagles Rising. He lives in London.
Praise for Richard Foreman's Books:
Raffles: The Complete Innings
'Classy, humorous and surprisingly touching tales of cricket, friendship and crime.'
- David Blackburn, The Spectator
Dick Turpin: A Life of Crime
'Pacy and atmospheric tale of the dashing highwayman Dick Turpin, a likeable rogue if ever there was.'
- John Pilkington
Crusaders
"A really good read for anyone interested in the First Crusade. Tight and fast-paced."
- Richard Woodman
Genre: Historical
Foreign Fields, Men-At-Arms Books One & Two. Book One:
Crécy, 1346.
Edward III's army is outnumbered. But the king can no longer avoid giving battle.
Edward of Woodstock, the sixteen-year-old Prince of Wales, is to serve at the vanguard of his father's forces.
But there is more than just a battle to be won. William Gower, one of the prince's men-at-arms, is ordered to accompany a spy, Sir Hugh Grey, into enemy territory.
Gower may not return in time, if at all, to stand against Philip of France's grand army. The world of espionage may prove more perilous to that of soldiering.
Battle commences - and the young prince must earn his spurs.
The English may be outnumbered, but they are determined not to be outfought.
"A highly entertaining book, full of history, humour and action. A must-read for anyone interested in the Black Prince and Hundred Years War." Aspects of History
Book Two:
1349
Sir Hugh Grey, England's spymaster, is targeted for assassination by his French counterpart, Raymon Creton.
Grey is saved by the man-at-arms, William Gower.
The pair travel to Windsor, where King Edward is about to disembark, along with the Prince of Wales and a small army. They are bound for Calais.
The town is held by the English, but a French plot is underway to capture the prized port.
Whilst Grey ventures into enemy territory to apprehend the French spymaster, Gower remains to help fight a large French force, commanded by the famed Geoffrey de Charny.
A subterfuge is played out, but war is war and the battle will be bloody.
Edward and the English must stand and fight - so Calais doesn't fall.
The Men-At-Arms series, by acclaimed historical novelist Richard Foreman, is set during the Hundred Years War. Recommended for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Dan Jones and Conn Iggulden.
Richard Foreman is the author of a number of bestselling historical series, including Band of Brothers, Crusaders, Spies of Rome and Eagles Rising. He lives in London.
Praise for Richard Foreman's Books:
Raffles: The Complete Innings
'Classy, humorous and surprisingly touching tales of cricket, friendship and crime.'
- David Blackburn, The Spectator
Dick Turpin: A Life of Crime
'Pacy and atmospheric tale of the dashing highwayman Dick Turpin, a likeable rogue if ever there was.'
- John Pilkington
Crusaders
"A really good read for anyone interested in the First Crusade. Tight and fast-paced."
- Richard Woodman
Genre: Historical
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