Set in France during the Napoleonic Wars, this is the first volume in a trilogy telling the story of a regiment of Napoleon's soldiers recruited from the dungeons of the Bastille. Thrown together under the leadership of the ambitious Cezar, they are pronounced expendable.
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`Engaging' -- DAILY MAIL
`Howard writes with authority... an interesting read especially as it's written from the French perspective' -- CORK EXAMINER
`Somewhat reminiscent of The Dirty Dozen. Good fun, too!' -- MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
`Will appeal to those who derive both entertainment and interest from historical works...' -- MILITARY ILLUSTRATED
`Howard writes with authority... an interesting read especially as it's written from the French perspective' -- CORK EXAMINER
`Somewhat reminiscent of The Dirty Dozen. Good fun, too!' -- MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
`Will appeal to those who derive both entertainment and interest from historical works...' -- MILITARY ILLUSTRATED
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Richard Howard is the pseudonym of a bestselling author.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A book written in the format of the 'Sharpe' books, but from the French side. Containing vivid accounts of the period within France, from the lowest prisoner to calvary at the uprising of Napoleon Bonaparte to a General of France. Actions and battles are written as if you could have been there, as well as the little battles that concern the main caracter, Alain Lausard who has a past that is as dangerous to him as France's enemies over there boarders. I realy like this book, and would also mention that it does not get boged down in enharent facts but also has a funny side which makes this an entertaining read that i was not able to put down until i finished. I rate this book highly and as it mentions on the front of the book "Fighting a revolutionary war, renegades are heroes...".
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
I've read dozens of novels set in the Napoleonic Wars, all invariably from the British point of view. Finally there is a series narrated from the French perspective. And its an excellent book. Think of the Sharpe series, substituting Richard Sharpe with an aristocrat serving as a cavalry Sergeant in the Republican army.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I read this at least a year ago, so this is going to be vague. I particularly enjoyed the training aspects of this book, and the fact that it was written from a French point of view. It didn't get too bogged down in military detail, and emphasised the camaraderie. Laussard's murky past is not a handicap, and promises interest in later books.
Great literature it isn't but, it is good, entertaining fun, and keeps the attention going. It has been unfairly compared with Cornwell but I am sorry Richard Howard has been so shy about his alter ego. I have my own opinion of who he might be, but would like to know.
Great literature it isn't but, it is good, entertaining fun, and keeps the attention going. It has been unfairly compared with Cornwell but I am sorry Richard Howard has been so shy about his alter ego. I have my own opinion of who he might be, but would like to know.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Good idea but lacking
Having read all the Alain Lausard books, I must say I'm disappointed with them. The concept is very good as there are very few novels concentrating on the Napoleonic wars from the... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2011 by Conrad
3.0 out of 5 stars
Wooden warriors
I was hoping for a French Sharpe, but was a little disappointed. Sharpe may be unsophisticated, but the characters engage the reader and the narrative paints a colourful mental... Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by D. Carter
1.0 out of 5 stars
Inaccurate history, lacklustre storytelling.
I may eventually make my way through this tedious novel. There is no comparision between this and Cornwell. The history is superficial and inaccurate at times. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2002 by Alec Johnson
2.0 out of 5 stars
A rather tedious novel.
The story is tedious. It appears to be setting the scene for a long series of books rather than providing a good novel. Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2000
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Bad research and boring plot
Another novel stiled after cornwell`s sharpe series but without the quality. The plot drags along, the caracters are flat and obviosly there has been little research on the... Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2000
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A very good read
This is the first Novel I have read that is set during the Napoleonic wars and is told from the French perspective. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2000 by geraint thatcher
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
I have read Sharpe, Hornblower and other books on this period and Richard Howard is there with them
Published on 26 April 2000
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enthralling read
A great combinatoin of thrilling actoin, cowards, hero's and theifs. All thrown into one novel.
Published on 12 Nov 1999 by 113110.566@compuserve.com
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