"Puts the reader firmly in the middle of the most blood-boltered of battles...historical fiction readers of robust tastes need look no further." THE TIMES "Immaculately researched, with every detail of the cavalry spectacularly drawn, this is the work of an intensely accomplished historical novelist. Hervey's thrilling battles make for richly engaging old-fashioned storytelling." DAILY MAIL "Battle scenes are what he does best." THE SPECTATOR