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Craven's War

A Call to Arms

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Craven's War

By: Nick S. Thomas
Narrated by: Duncan Galloway
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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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If it was much longer I would not of persevered to the end, It sounded like it was written for adolescents, apart from a description of swords and a bit of sword play it really was uninspired.

And the narration just made it worse. Although he starts with a duel and has a special mission from Wellington, the book is certainly no Richard Sharpe!

At least it was only 6 hours long!

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