Rules of War
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Rules of War
By (Author) Iain Gale
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins
1st June 2009
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Fiction
Historical fiction
Historical adventure fiction
Espionage and spy thriller
Fiction based on or inspired by true events
Fiction: inspired by or adapted from other media
Narrative theme: Journeys and voyages
823.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
336
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 21mm
232g
Description
Jack Steel, first introduced in Man of Honour, is a splendid hero on a new and dangerous mission. Perfect for all fans of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe.
MEET JACK STEEL - GENTLEMAN, SOLDIER, HERO.
In the early eighteenth century, the British army led by John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, were the leaders of a wide-ranging and very successful alliance. Jack Steel, maverick gentleman, superb soldier, was in the middle of any fight.
Ramilles 1706. One of the great victories of the British army, a signal battle honour for the regiments who were there. But for Captain Steel, standing at the head of his Grenadiers, sinking into the swampy ground, at odds with his Allied partners and receiving contradictory orders, it was hard to see the General, Lord Marlborough's grand stratagem.
Even after victory, Steel finds himself mired in further difficulties. The Allies had thought that they were liberating the Low Countries but some preferred their previous masters, the French, who at least were Catholic, and some wanted independence from all powers, while others of his fellow officers wanted out of the war altogether.
Far from the battle lines he enjoys, Jack Steel is sent undercover to discover and deal with the traitors. He needs to identify the loyal locals who would help a few British advance troops into the besieged city - a dangerous mission made deadly by his identification by an old enemy of his and the brilliant malevolence of the renegade French pirate who is in charge of Ostende.
Reviews
/ The second in an exciting new Sharpe-like series by a respected military historian / Will delight all fans of Bernard Cornwell and Allen Mallinson / Exciting jacket look will ensure standout instore / Follows the adventures of a charismatic new hero - both Gentleman and Soldier: Lieutenant Jack Steel. / Publicity to include nationwide reviews
Author Bio
Iain Gale has always had a life-long passion for military history. He is the Editor of the National Trust for Scotland magazine and Art critic for Scotland on Sunday. He lives outside Edinburgh with his wife and children.
