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Fire and Sword

Wellington and Napoleon, Book 3

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Fire and Sword

By: Simon Scarrow
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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About this listen

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....

©2009 Simon Scarrow (P)2009 Headline Digital Action & Adventure Royalty Napoleon Bonaparte Inspiring Imperialism Thought-Provoking British Empire

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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!

Amazing as ever!

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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.

TV?... What's that?

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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

Another fine historical offering

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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

Excellent novel

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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!

Brilliant!

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

Excellent

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

First class

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

Enjoyed it even more than the first 2

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

Just brilliant

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

In a class of its own

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