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Craven's War

A Call to Arms

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Captain James Craven followed the army to war to make his fortune, not to fight battles.

In the spring of 1809 the British Army, spearheaded by Sir Arthur Wellesley, pushes north to drive the French out of Portugal. Captain James Craven, a prize fighter and rogue recruited to teach the use of cold steel, is along for the ride, seeking riches and wine. As quick with his mouth as he is with a blade, Craven is caught in a forbidden duel by Wellesley himself on the eve of battle. The outcome is not what he expected. Craven’s life is about to take a major turn and descend into a whirlwind adventure beyond his wildest imagination.

Ambushed at night by a treacherous Portuguese officer fighting for the French enemy, Craven must do more than lead soldiers into battle. He must also prove himself to Wellesley in the face of 20,000 enemy troops defending the city of Porto.

The Craven’s War series tells the exciting adventure of one rogue’s journey through the Napoleonic Wars as he tries to stay alive and make his fortune.

©2020 Nick S. Thomas (P)2020 Swordworks Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Military Thriller & Suspense War & Military Portugal War Adventure Exciting
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A brilliant period story, well researched. With some brilliant well executed fight scenes that make sense with the context of the era this book is set.

Great story

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Enjoyable action/adventure/war story with a rakish lead character.

Some of the information felt a tad info-dumpy, especially on the sword fighting but overall it was a fun read.

Good narration with clearly different voices for all of the main characters.

Fun yarn

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A wonderful adventure in the style of Sharpe, but more grounded, a more sympathetic main character and all round good fun. Extra points for occasional sword-porn.

Wonderful historic adventure

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this my 1st listening to both author and narrator.
thank you for this free book throughly enjoyed listening to this book. I would recommend this book.

wonderful book.

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Set during the Peninsula war against Napoleon. Craven sets out to rescue a local girl, captured by the French. More of a romance novel than military. Nicely read

An interesting story set during the Peninsula war.

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