Author(s): Hopton, Richard,
Binding: Hardback,
Date of Publication: 23/04/2020,
Pagination: 352 pages,
Series: N/A,
Imprint: Allison & Busby,
Published By: Allison & Busby,
Book Classification: Historical adventure, War & combat fiction, Historical fiction
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780749025434
Description: 

September 1810. Raids across the Straits of Messina to disrupt preparations for the French invasion of the island have been repulsed with heavy casualties. George Warne, a bright young British officer, suspects treachery back in Messina, and is ordered to investigate.

Warne uncovers a shadowy underworld of spies, traitors and informers where nothing is quite as it seems and where danger lurks around every corner. If the long-threatened French invasion erupts will Sicily's defenders be prepared?

Winner of the SAHR Prize for Military Fiction.