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Praise for Brothers in Arns:
‘Gale handles the military material superbly, recreating the battle…very exciting’
Daily Telegraph
Praise for Iain Gale:
‘A powerful novel of men at war. A triumph' Bernard Cornwell
‘A treat for every history buff, and a vivid picture of men at war’ Scotland on Sunday
‘An old-fashioned tale of military strategy and valour’ Glasgow Herald
'An involving historical adventure - could Jack Steel be a worthy rival to Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe?' Choice Magazine
'A combination of action and intrigue is supported by colourful characters' Scottish Field
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Charismatic hero Jack Steel returns, in a new and perilous adventure.
1708. War rages across the lowlands of Flanders. British soldiers fight ferociously to protect their last remaining fortress in Oudenarde. Their mission is to stop their enemies France and Spain forming a powerful union that could relegate Britain to the sidelines in Europe.
Newly married and promoted to the rank of captain, life for Jack Steel has never been better. But now he must go back to where he is needed - on the battlefield. Having already fought some daring campaigns under the Duke of Marlborough, Steel has every reason to be confident. But after a long day of fighting, one of France's finest cavalry regiments ambushes his battered and exhausted Grenadier troops. Taken by surprise, Steel will need a miracle to save them all from annihilation.
Brothers in Arms is the third book in the superb Jack Steel series.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is another 'Son of Sharpe' historical fiction. The hero is heroic and he meets bad baddies and wins. The story lost it's way in the middle section but I just about enjoyed it as a whole.
If there is a sequel to this I'll probably read it, but if there isn't I won't be writing protest letters to the publishers.
Three stars can do better.
If there is a sequel to this I'll probably read it, but if there isn't I won't be writing protest letters to the publishers.
Three stars can do better.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Not the best of the series and at times far too incredulous. It's hard to believe that a British officer can stroll the streets of Paris without being questioned and even harder to believe that he has free access through the French military headquarters.
Steel has far too much in common with Sharpe and Gale is not the same storyteller as Cornwell.
Having said all that there are parts of the book that are very well presented and make for a terrific read.
Steel has far too much in common with Sharpe and Gale is not the same storyteller as Cornwell.
Having said all that there are parts of the book that are very well presented and make for a terrific read.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have come late to Iain Gale,and if i went by the review`s i would not have bothered,but i did and i glad that i have found Jack Steel and Jacob Slaughter.I read all three Jack Steel adventures in one go and found that he has developed in each book as we found out more about his past life and family.It was a nice touch to bring his brother into the story in this lastest quest.Iain Gale knowledge and passion of military history takes us into the hart of the action and he does what Cornwell,Mallinson and Low do best, makes you fill that you standing shoulder to shoulder with Sharp,Harvey and Orm in the thick of it.I hope that we have a lot more adventures of Jack Steel,as it`s been a long time since the last Sharp.
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Hard Going
I can't add much more to what has already been said except if you like Sharpe novels you may like this or you may be disappointed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Hargrave
a book of 2 halves
Very much a book of two halves. The first half sees Steel acting as spy in Paris, but the author clearly got bored as this part of the story rather quickly and weakly fizzles out... Read more
Published 22 months ago by penrodpooch
good review
i have bought the other books by iain gale through amazon .com.uk, good book and fast service in the delivery, i am happy with buying through amazon.
Published on 24 Aug 2009 by Al Guillera
Long may he reign
Finally we come to the third part in Iain's Jack Steel series to date, Brothers in Arms. Beautifully recreated historical accuracy occurs throughout the novel which makes this... Read more
Published on 12 July 2009 by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
Still early days
It is still early days to tell whether these books have any more life in them. I love the action,the historical overview,the deeds of 'daring do'. Read more
Published on 16 May 2009 by N. A. Carter
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