by Miles Taylor - undifferentiated
First published 2004
Arthur Wellesley surveys the drawing rooms of London society, where battles now wage with words rather than cannons. The Duke of Wellington finds himself thrust into a world of parliamentary maneuvering and social expectations that prove as treacherous as any European battlefield. Political enemies circle like vultures, questioning his military decisions and challenging his authority in peacetime. Wellington must defend his reputation while adapting to civilian life, where his direct manner clashes with diplomatic subtlety. The Iron Duke discovers that winning the peace requires different weapons than winning the war, as he struggles to find his place in a Britain he helped save but no longer fully understands.
Genres: historical, historical-fiction, 20th-century, military-fiction, 19th-century, political-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: London, Europe
Period: 19th-Century
28 pages · Paperback · University of Southampton