Published by Allison and Busby Ltd, 2009
Captain Rawson # 3
Returning to camp from a dangerous solo mission behind enemy lines, career soldier Daniel Rawson finds himself stranded on foot with French soldiers in fierce pursuit. A kindly farmer helps Daniel hide in his barn, then loans him a carthorse on which to escape. Later when Daniel goes back to return the horse, he finds the farmhouse and barn have been set ablaze and the farmer near death, apparently at the hands of English soldiers.
Back in England there is political unrest. Queen Anne's favour has shifted causing the Duke of Marlborough to resign as Commander-In-Chief.
After several cases of arson in similar raids, Daniel enlists the help of his old friend, Sergeant Henry Welbeck to help investigate.
All the while the treacherous and scheming French Commander, the Duc de Vendome, is becoming hell bent on the capturing Daniel, by any means at his disposal, including kidnapping the beautiful Amalia. Daniel has a chance for revenge when facing Vendome at the bloody battle of Oudenarde.
Pre-loved – please refer to definitions if required.
+ bottom right hand corner of hardcover has been dented, presumably caused by dropping.