Man of Honour

by Iain Gale

Book Overview

The first in a stunning new historical adventure series, perfect for all fans of Sharpe.

Upper Bavaria, 1704. The British army, triumphant, fresh from victory, stands proudly to attention, ready to fight for honour and glory. Their enemy is Louis XIV of France, a megalomaniac intent on possessing all Europe.

Among this proud group of men stands Lieutenant Jack Steel, admired by his men, the finest infantry in Queen Anne's army. Much...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0007201079
• ISBN13: 9780007201075
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Jack Steel plenty of action and historical background

Greatly enjoyed all the skirmishes, seiges and the Battle of Blenheim. Well researched and written. Fascinating period that I knew little about. Marlborough and his possible Jacobite connections added a level of interest and intrigue. Always like to see novels like this with good maps and historical notes at the end. Very much in the vein of a Sharpe Novel. Only criticism would be the main characters super abilities - much like Sharpe. Look forward to reading more books by Iain Gale.

Beginning of Jack Steel

This is the first book in a series about Jack Steel, a lieutenant in the British Army in 1704 at the Battle of Blenheim. I enjoyed the rhythm of the writing. It was fast moving and kept one engaged. Succintly, it flowed. I was not very cognizant about this time in British military history. A lack on my part. The Duke of Marlborough is portrayed here in an interesting way. Now I know why Grenadiers are called that and how it all began. Great fast read!!!Highly recommended.

Welcome Lt. Jack Steel

A thoroughly enjoyable fast paced read. Man of Honour introduces Lt. Jack Steel in an historically accurate novel set against the Battle of Blenheim just over 300 years ago. It is all there - political scheming; cowardice and villainy; the horror of war and the bonding of the warrior class; a beautiful heroine and the twists and turns of a well crafted tale of defeat and triumph. Iain Gale has once again regaled us with a tale of the British Army at war without glossing over the horror of conflict while depicting its ultimate triumph.