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Calais: Men-At-Arms
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"A highly entertaining book, full of history, humour and action. A must-read for anyone interested in the Black Prince and Hundred Years War." Aspects of History
1349
Sir Hugh Grey, England's spymaster, is targeted for assassination by his French counterpart, Raymon Creton.
Grey is saved by the man-at-arms, William Gower.
The pair travel to Windsor, where King Edward is about to disembark, along with the Prince of Wales and a small army. They are bound for Calais.
The town is held by the English, but a French plot is underway to capture the prized port.
Whilst Grey ventures into enemy territory to apprehend the French spymaster, Gower remains to help fight a large French force, commanded by the famed Geoffrey de Charny.
A subterfuge is played out, but war is war and the battle will be bloody.
Edward and the English must stand and fight - so Calais doesn't fall.
Men-At-Arms is the second book in the latest series by bestselling historical novelist Richard Foreman.
Recommended for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Dan Jones and Conn Iggulden.
Richard Foreman is the author of a number of bestselling historical series, including Band of Brothers, Crusaders, Spies of Rome and Eagles Rising. He lives in London.
Praise for Richard Foreman's
Cré Men-At-Arms
"A gripping story, replete with engaging characters... Puts you at the heart of one of the most remarkable battles of the medieval period."
- Saul David.
The Complete Innings
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- David Blackburn, The Spectator
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"A really good read for anyone interested in the First Crusade. Tight and fast-paced."
- Richard Woodman
"A highly entertaining book, full of history, humour and action. A must-read for anyone interested in the Black Prince and Hundred Years War." Aspects of History
1349
Sir Hugh Grey, England's spymaster, is targeted for assassination by his French counterpart, Raymon Creton.
Grey is saved by the man-at-arms, William Gower.
The pair travel to Windsor, where King Edward is about to disembark, along with the Prince of Wales and a small army. They are bound for Calais.
The town is held by the English, but a French plot is underway to capture the prized port.
Whilst Grey ventures into enemy territory to apprehend the French spymaster, Gower remains to help fight a large French force, commanded by the famed Geoffrey de Charny.
A subterfuge is played out, but war is war and the battle will be bloody.
Edward and the English must stand and fight - so Calais doesn't fall.
Men-At-Arms is the second book in the latest series by bestselling historical novelist Richard Foreman.
Recommended for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Dan Jones and Conn Iggulden.
Richard Foreman is the author of a number of bestselling historical series, including Band of Brothers, Crusaders, Spies of Rome and Eagles Rising. He lives in London.
Praise for Richard Foreman's
Cré Men-At-Arms
"A gripping story, replete with engaging characters... Puts you at the heart of one of the most remarkable battles of the medieval period."
- Saul David.
The Complete Innings
'Classy, humorous and surprisingly touching tales of cricket, friendship and crime.'
- David Blackburn, The Spectator
Dick A Life of Crime
'Pacy and atmospheric tale of the dashing highwayman Dick Turpin, a likeable rogue if ever there was.'
- John Pilkington
Crusaders
"A really good read for anyone interested in the First Crusade. Tight and fast-paced."
- Richard Woodman
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Published October 6, 2025
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