True Soldier Gentlemen
True Soldier Gentlemen by Adrian Goldsworthy is an illustrated edition published by Orion Publishing Group on December 20, 2011. This historical fiction novel transports readers to 1808, as the Peninsular War looms on the horizon. The story follows the young gentlemen of the 106th Foot, who are unprepared for the harsh realities of war. Characters like William Hanley, Hamish Williams, Billy Pringle, and George Wickham each have their own motivations for joining the army, but they soon confront the brutal truths of battle that challenge their initial perceptions.
In True Soldier Gentlemen, readers will encounter a blend of vivid historical detail and engaging character development. The narrative explores themes of ambition, camaraderie, and the stark contrast between the romanticized notions of warfare and its grim realities. As the protagonists navigate the challenges of combat against Napoleon’s seasoned forces, their lives are irrevocably altered. This edition, comprising 400 pages, offers a rich exploration of the experiences of soldiers during a pivotal moment in history, appealing to those interested in historical fiction and military narratives.
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‘[A] Jane Austen-meets-Bernard Cornwell novel’ Daily Mail
Raw recruits march under the summer sun. But on distant shores a terrible event is about to sing its siren’s song to the true soldier gentlemen of Britain. For it is 1808, and the Peninsular War is about to erupt . . .
Meet the men of the 106th Foot, a new regiment staffed by young gentlemen who know nothing of war. William Hanley is in the army because he has no other livelihood. Hamish Williams, a man without money or influence, is hoping war will make his name. Their friend Billy Pringle believes the rigours of combat will keep him from the drinking and womanising that are his undoing. And for George Wickham, battle is simply another means of social climbing.
When the band of four are plunged into a savage war against the veteran armies of Napoleon, they find their illusions shattered and their lives changed for ever as they face the brutality of the battlefield . . .
Combining the vivid detail of a master historian with the engaging characters and pulsating action of a natural storyteller, True Soldier Gentlemen is perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Patrick O’Brian, C.S. Forester, Allan Mallinson and Simon Scarrow.
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‘It’s so well written, flows so well, that the detail does not drag you down . . . a fantastic read, well written, well laid out and absorbing from start to finish’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Having now read quite a few novels set during the Napoleonic Wars, I was extremely impressed by Adrian Goldsworthy’s knowledge of the period and his ability to relate this to the reader without it reading like a history text’ Goodreads reviewer
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