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  • Fire and Sword

  • Wellington and Napoleon, Book 3
  • By: Simon Scarrow
  • Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
  • Length: 21 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (600 ratings)

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By: Simon Scarrow
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Summary

Napoleon and Wellington are one of history's most fascinating pairings, vividly symbolising the adversarial nature of French and English relations in the 17th century. Simon Scarrow brings this revolutionary time to life in this vivid historical account.

Fire and Sword is the pause-resisting third novel in Simon Scarrow's best-selling Wellington and Napoleon Quartet. A must-listen for fans of Robert Harris.

It's 1804. Napoleon Bonaparte is emperor of France, his ultimate aim to rule Europe. After defeat at the Battle of Trafalgar, he wins a glorious victory against Austria at Austerlitz. He then deposes the Spanish king and places his own brother on the throne. But he is yet to triumph over his most hated enemy: Great Britain.

Arthur Wellesley (the future Duke of Wellington) throws himself into the British campaign in Europe. After glory in Portugal, he commands the army in a series of triumphant battles across Spain. For those living reluctantly under French rule, his victories suggest that Napoleon's progress is not inexorable: freedom can be restored....

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Amazing as ever!

Sparrow builds on the great work of the first two novels and builds up the tempo! can't wait for the climatic battles of book 4!

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TV?... What's that?

It has been four days since I've watched TV as I have near continuously listened up to and including this, the third of four in the series. Volume four here I come. The world may end but I may miss it, totally absorbed as I am.
Mr Scarrow? The best so far I feel.

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Another fine historical offering

If you know the series then you know exactly what to expect. More of the same high quality writing and research
If you don't know these books then you need to look at the first in the aeries

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Excellent novel

Well read as were the first two. I have much enjoyed this latest examination of these famous men and much look forward to the final book

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Brilliant!

I have had an interest in this historical period for many years. I wish this trilogy of books had been written earlier as they provide both a grand sweep of the life and times of Wellington and Napoleon as well as fascinating details. All three books are brilliantly crafted and completely held my attention over many hours of listening.

But them all! Enjoy them!

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Excellent

Well narrated and a cracking story, well done with the parallel storytelling of the two personalities.

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First class

Great piece of history story telling and absolutely first class narration. Keeble, the best of em!

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Enjoyed it even more than the first 2

... and I really enjoyed them too! Can't wait for book 4! Well read and produced

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Just brilliant

I can't wait for the final instalment to be available. Well written and well performed.

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In a class of its own

Simon Scarrow, superb author, Jonathan Keeble equally brilliant narrator. A treat for my ears and my imagination.

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