Napoleon's Blackguards

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Set in Spain during the Peninsular War, this debut novel follows Captain James Ryan, a courageous yet tormented figure escaping his past in the 1798 Irish Rebellion. Joining Napoleon's Irish Legion, known for its fierce and unruly reputation, Ryan's battalion faces a daunting British retreat against a formidable French army. As they pursue the albino Captain Darkford, who murdered Ryan's family, themes of revenge and the brutal realities of war unfold. Richly researched, the narrative offers a gripping and visceral portrayal of conflict, appealing to fans of historical war fiction.