Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read.
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Napoleon’s Spy by Ben KaneExpected publication May 25, 2023 by Orion
‘Napoleon’s Spy is a tour de force on an epic scale’ Douglas Jackson
‘Exciting, immersive, well researched and great fun.’ Giles Kristian
Russia, 1812. Has France finally met its match?On the eve of the invasion of Russia, half-French, half-English Matthieu Carrey finds himself in the ranks of Napoleon’s five hundred thousand strong army. With Tsar Alexander seemingly ill-prepared, a French victory seems certain. The Grande Armée will obliterate everything in its path.
Carrey’s purpose is less clear. Blackmailed into becoming a spy in the emperor’s army, he hopes to follow his lover, a French actress who has gone to work in the Moscow theatre.
As supplies grow scarce and temperatures plummet, the Grande Armée begins to crumble. Caught up in the maelstrom of war, Carrey embarks on an epic journey, while the Russians circle like hungry wolves.
Hundreds of miles lie between Carrey and safety.
To reach it seems utterly impossible
I need to get back to reading Ben Kane’s books. The last few years I lost track a little of his work but I have loved the books I’ve read from him so far. Especially his Eagles of Rome series. I loved it so much. Now from ancient Rome to 1800’s Russia is quite a difference but I’m intrigued anyways!
Are you also looking forward to this book?
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This seems like there will be a lot of tension! I’m already worried for Carrey, and I wonder if he’ll be able to find his lover😬 Great pick!
I haven’t ever read any of Kane’s work – but given my weakness for strong historical tales, it looks as though I should track him down. Thank you for sharing, Stephanie:).
Ooh, what a great setting!
Oh I like the sound of this. I like that timeperiod
It is definitely quite a difference, and I can see why it would grab your attention too!
I don’t think that I have ever read a book set in 1800s Russia! The concept is really intriguing and I need to know more about this French actress! 😉
Oh, this one sounds intriguing/interesting! I haven’t really read books about Napoleon (other than generic history books that talk about him along with others), but this looks good~ Hope you enjoy!
I’m excited that you’re excited, Stephanie! Only 5ish weeks to go!
Best wishes – Ben