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| Author | Simon Scarrow |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Tim Byrne |
| Language | English |
| Series | Wellington and Napoleon Quartet |
| Genre | Historical novel |
| Publisher | Headline Review |
Publication date | 24 June 2010 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Preceded by | Fire and Sword |
The Fields of Death is the fourth and final novel in theWellington and Napoleon Quartet bySimon Scarrow, which tells the story of theFrench Revolution and theNapoleonic Wars from the point of view ofSir Arthur Wellesley (the futureDuke of Wellington) andNapoleon Bonaparte.
The book covers the time period between April 1809 and 1815, the climax of the conflict at theBattle of Waterloo. At the start of the novel, Napoleon is facing increasing pressure as his marshals are repeatedly defeated by Arthur Wellesley, leading the allied armies of Britain and Spain. The plot of the novel revolves around Napoleon's wars in central Europe and failed invasion of Russia, as his armies rapidly lose men and their reputation for invincibility. Running parallel to this story, Arthur Wellesley is leading the allied forces to victory in thePeninsular War, before invading Southern France. The novel ends with Napoleon and Wellington finally meeting in battle at Waterloo.
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