A Very Murdering Battle by Edward Marston

A Very Murdering Battle by Edward Marston

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1709. Europe is in the midst of the coldest winter for a century. France, her people starving and her army rattled by mutiny and desertions, negotiates with England for peace. But despite Captain Daniel Rawson's attempts to seek out vital information in Paris, the peace talks collapse. As the opposing armies mass, a bloody encounter looms.

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A Very Murdering Battle by Edward Marston

It is 1709, and Europe is in the midst of the coldest winter for a century. France is suffering profoundly: with her people starving and her army rattled by mutiny and desertions, King Louis XIV is at The Hague, searching for peace with the English on almost any terms. To assist these negotiations, the Duke of Marlborough sends Captain Daniel Rawson on a dangerous mission to Paris to seek out a package of vital information that could secure an advantageous peace deal for England. Yet when the peace talks collapse, Daniel is again embroiled in a dangerous adventure behind enemy lines And as the French army regains its strength and a bloody encounter looms at Malplaquet, Daniel faces his most murdering battle yet.
'An enthralling and accomplished historical adventure' Good Book Guide
Edward Marston has written well over a hundred books, including some non-fiction. He is best known for his hugely successful Railway Detective series and he also writes the Bow Street Rivals series featuring twin detectives set during the Regency; the Home Front Detective novels set during the First World War; and the Ocean Liner mysteries.
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ISBN 13 9780749011543
ISBN 10 0749011548
Title A Very Murdering Battle
Author Edward Marston
Series Captain Rawson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Allison & Busby
Year published 2012-11-26
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.