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The King's Agent
'An exciting tale of espionage and adventure in the classic mould.' R.N. Morris, author of The Gentle Axe
France 1809.
War against Napoleon is still raging and disgraced soldier, Will Fraser, and Duncan Armstrong, his wounded Sergeant, are now working as agents for the British Government.
They are dispatched to France on an urgent mission to rescue undercover spies. These royalists, who are ardent enemies of Napoleon, have been exposed by a traitor. Fraser is ordered to bring them to safety in England.
They must also find Gaston, a codename for the head of the Paris spy network, who has vital information for the British. To do this Fraser and Armstrong embed themselves with the enemy and play a dangerous game of deception.
But time is not on their side. Joseph Fouché, the brutal head of Napoleon’s Secret Police, is on their trail.
Not only must they maintain their disguise to confuse Fouché and snatch the royalists from his clutches, but Fraser also has a very personal score to settle.
Rosemary Hayes has written over forty books across different genres, from historical fiction to chapter books for early readers and texts for picture books.
Praise for Rosemary
‘Rosemary Hayes' Soldier Spy is a first-rate historical thriller, full of period detail, fascinating characters, unexpected twists, mystery, intrigue and action. It reminds me of Berrnard Cornwell's brilliant, Regency-set Gallows Thief. I am pleased to see that it is the first of a trilogy and look forward to reading more about the dashing Will Fraser.’ Peter Tonkin, author of the Richard Mariner thrillers
‘One of the very best historical novels I have ever read’. Sandra Robinson, Huguenot Ancestry Expert
'An absorbing tale told with sensitivity. The forgotten struggles of Huguenot refugees come to moving, heartrending life.' Steven Veerapen, author of A Dangerous Trade
France 1809.
War against Napoleon is still raging and disgraced soldier, Will Fraser, and Duncan Armstrong, his wounded Sergeant, are now working as agents for the British Government.
They are dispatched to France on an urgent mission to rescue undercover spies. These royalists, who are ardent enemies of Napoleon, have been exposed by a traitor. Fraser is ordered to bring them to safety in England.
They must also find Gaston, a codename for the head of the Paris spy network, who has vital information for the British. To do this Fraser and Armstrong embed themselves with the enemy and play a dangerous game of deception.
But time is not on their side. Joseph Fouché, the brutal head of Napoleon’s Secret Police, is on their trail.
Not only must they maintain their disguise to confuse Fouché and snatch the royalists from his clutches, but Fraser also has a very personal score to settle.
Rosemary Hayes has written over forty books across different genres, from historical fiction to chapter books for early readers and texts for picture books.
Praise for Rosemary
‘Rosemary Hayes' Soldier Spy is a first-rate historical thriller, full of period detail, fascinating characters, unexpected twists, mystery, intrigue and action. It reminds me of Berrnard Cornwell's brilliant, Regency-set Gallows Thief. I am pleased to see that it is the first of a trilogy and look forward to reading more about the dashing Will Fraser.’ Peter Tonkin, author of the Richard Mariner thrillers
‘One of the very best historical novels I have ever read’. Sandra Robinson, Huguenot Ancestry Expert
'An absorbing tale told with sensitivity. The forgotten struggles of Huguenot refugees come to moving, heartrending life.' Steven Veerapen, author of A Dangerous Trade
207 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 16, 2025
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Rosemary Hayes
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Rosemary Hayes was brought up and educated in the UK but has also lived in France, America and Australia. She has written over fifty books for children many of which have won, or been shortlisted for awards and several translated into different languages. She has recently turned her hand to writing historical fiction for adults, and the first in this genre, the award winning 'The King's Command' is about the terror and tragedy of a Huguenot family living in Louis XIV's France. The second, 'Traitor's Game' is the first in the trilogy 'Soldier Spy' and follows the exploits of Will Fraser, disgraced soldier, lover and reluctant spy, during the Napoleonic Wars. For many years Rosemary was a reader for a well known Authors’ Advisory Service; she now runs creative writing courses and workshops for adults.
To find out more about Rosemary or to order her books, visit her website www.rosemaryhayes.co.uk
Follow her on Facebook and X @HayesRosemary
Rosemary Hayes was brought up and educated in the UK but has also lived in France, America and Australia. She has written over fifty books for children many of which have won, or been shortlisted for awards and several translated into different languages. She has recently turned her hand to writing historical fiction for adults, and the first in this genre, the award winning 'The King's Command' is about the terror and tragedy of a Huguenot family living in Louis XIV's France. The second, 'Traitor's Game' is the first in the trilogy 'Soldier Spy' and follows the exploits of Will Fraser, disgraced soldier, lover and reluctant spy, during the Napoleonic Wars. For many years Rosemary was a reader for a well known Authors’ Advisory Service; she now runs creative writing courses and workshops for adults.
To find out more about Rosemary or to order her books, visit her website www.rosemaryhayes.co.uk
Follow her on Facebook and X @HayesRosemary
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May 15, 2025
This is another excellent yarn from a great story-teller.
Two soldiers have seen action in the Peninsular War but Will Fraser has been dishonourably discharged and his devoted Sergeant, Duncan Armstrong, has lost an arm. Since returning to England, Fraser and Armstrong were drawn into the role of spies working for the British Government, supporting Royalists working in France who are bent on bringing down Napoleon.
Part of Fraser’s motivation is to avenge his brother’s murder.
This is a tense page-turner, a beautifully told, intriguing tale that follows smoothly on from Traitor’s Game, the first of the trilogy. Yet we are still on tenterhooks, eagerly wanting to discover why Fraser is penniless and disgraced and how it is that the men are such devoted comrades.
Two soldiers have seen action in the Peninsular War but Will Fraser has been dishonourably discharged and his devoted Sergeant, Duncan Armstrong, has lost an arm. Since returning to England, Fraser and Armstrong were drawn into the role of spies working for the British Government, supporting Royalists working in France who are bent on bringing down Napoleon.
Part of Fraser’s motivation is to avenge his brother’s murder.
This is a tense page-turner, a beautifully told, intriguing tale that follows smoothly on from Traitor’s Game, the first of the trilogy. Yet we are still on tenterhooks, eagerly wanting to discover why Fraser is penniless and disgraced and how it is that the men are such devoted comrades.
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