First published 2018
Brigadier Etienne Gerard considers himself France's greatest swordsman, finest horseman, and most gallant lover. He serves his beloved Emperor Napoleon with unwavering devotion as wars rage across Europe. Gerard fights his way from Venice's canals to England's moors, from Portugal's hills to Russia's frozen battlefields. Death stalks him repeatedly, yet he escapes through skill and fortune. The passionate officer encounters legendary figures of his age, including Napoleon himself, who carved his name across the continent in blood. Gerard loves as fiercely as he fights, pursuing romance between campaigns. His adventures span years of conflict, carrying him through triumph and disaster alike. The final confrontation awaits at Waterloo, where Napoleon's empire will face its ultimate test. Gerard must navigate this climactic battle and whatever lies beyond, his honor and France's glory hanging in the balance.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Venice, England, Portugal, Russia
Period: Napoleonic Era
364 pages · Paperback · Independently published