October 1854: The Plain of Balaclava thundered to two of the most incredible military maneuvers of all time the charge of the Heavy and Light Brigades.
Cawnpore has been retaken by British soldiers, but they have come too late to stop the slaughter perpetrated by the mutinous Indian army.
In this final book of the Hazard series, Stuart brings the Indian Mutiny alice as Commander Hazard finds himself in the thick of the battle, desperately trying to rescue survivors and facing the dangers and betrayals that come with command and war.
With the Russian city of Sebastopol still standing strong against the allies' siege, the British must search for unlikly help among the self-reliant mountain people of Circassia.... Læs mere
The author's command of the smallest detail of the period is impressive. A historical novel of scholarship. Yorkshire Post
For historical accuracy, writing verve and skill, and pace of narrative, stands alone. El Paso Times
1857, India...Alex Sheridan commands a scratch cavalry force of civilian volunteers, unemployed officers and loyal Indian soldiers. The sepoys, native soldiers serving in the British... Læs mere
1854, Crimea...Captain Alex Sheridan commands a unit of the East India Company in the heat of the deadly battles of the Crimean War.
November 1853: First Lieutenant Phillip Hazard aboard the 300 horsepower 31-gun steam frigate. Trojan is dispatched to the Crimea with a large Royal Navy Fleet to deal with the Russian Black Sea fleet. This book introduces naval operations during Crimean War.
At the height of the Crimean War, and the seige of the Russian city of Sebastopol continues. Attempting to cut off the Russians' supply line, the allies send a squadron of... Læs mere