Fire and Sword

Wellington and Napoleon, Book 3

By: Simon Scarrow

Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble

Napoleon and Wellington are one of history's most fascinating pairings, vividly symbolising the adversarial nature of French and English relations in the 17th century. Simon Scarrow brings this revolutionary time to life in this vivid historical account.

Fire and Sword is the pause-resisting third novel in Simon Scarrow's best-selling Wellington and Napoleon Quartet. A must-listen for fans of Robert Harris.

It's 1804. Napoleon Bonaparte is emperor of France, his ultimate aim to rule Europe. After defeat at the Battle of Trafalgar, he wins a glorious victory against Austria at Austerlitz. He then deposes the Spanish king and places his own brother on the throne. But he is yet to triumph over his most hated enemy: Great Britain.

Arthur Wellesley (the future Duke of Wellington) throws himself into the British campaign in Europe. After glory in Portugal, he commands the army in a series of triumphant battles across Spain. For those living reluctantly under French rule, his victories suggest that Napoleon's progress is not inexorable: freedom can be restored....

©2009 Simon Scarrow (P)2009 Headline Digital

Setting the Stage!!!

In volume 3 of this Historical Fiction Simon Scarrow sets the stage for what we all know is coming in Volume 4, but he does it in such a way that you still want to go there. Jonathan Keeble is outstanding!!

Love this Series

I have now read the first three of the Wellington Bonaparte sag and it is fascinating. Scarrow is an excellent writer and Keeble reads it as if he was there!
Have just acquired the final book in the series!

Very Good - Stays On Course

Any additional comments?

As always, Jonathan Keeble is amazing. I love when he yells orders to the troops! Simon stays on course with his tale, and really makes you feel like you are behind the scenes of history. He's starting to bring out the cruelty and arrogance of Napoleon, and he's making me see Wellesley as a very good General, but a little lacking in normal life when it comes to being a husband, or a father. I think this is the best installment so far, and can't wait for the next!

Great series

I keep coming back to this series, it’s well written and narrated perfectly. Really brings to life the characters that time has made flat.

Well written and read

This is fantastic and there is nothing like the books in this series. It is perfection to the highest degree. "You actually feel like you are standing in the room with the characters." I listened to all of them and I can't wait to do it again.