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Daniel Stubb: 1808-1809
"C.W. Lovatt's Daniel Stubb is brilliant historical fiction in wartime Iberia...With sharp scenery and battles, historical fiction readers who enjoy the likes of Griff Hosker and Adrian Goldsworthy will appreciate this book. Recommended." ~ Readers' Favorite
August 1, 1808: Fifty years after the tale of Josiah Stubb ends on the Plains of Abraham, another British army lands on the shores of the Iberian Peninsula. Among them is Josiah’s grandson, Daniel. The British have come to teach Napoleon a lesson, but behind the bravado uncertainties abound. Their general, Sir Arthur Wellesley (disparagingly referred to by some as ‘the sepoy general), is untried in the European theatre, while the soldiers under his command are considered to be second rate by their peers. It remains to be seen whether they will have what it takes to stand up to Napoleon’s veterans.
The future promises opportunities aplenty for a dashing young officer … if he can survive. However, aside from his career, Daniel must also master his feelings for a woman who is sleeping with the enemy.
August 1, 1808: Fifty years after the tale of Josiah Stubb ends on the Plains of Abraham, another British army lands on the shores of the Iberian Peninsula. Among them is Josiah’s grandson, Daniel. The British have come to teach Napoleon a lesson, but behind the bravado uncertainties abound. Their general, Sir Arthur Wellesley (disparagingly referred to by some as ‘the sepoy general), is untried in the European theatre, while the soldiers under his command are considered to be second rate by their peers. It remains to be seen whether they will have what it takes to stand up to Napoleon’s veterans.
The future promises opportunities aplenty for a dashing young officer … if he can survive. However, aside from his career, Daniel must also master his feelings for a woman who is sleeping with the enemy.
295 pages, Paperback
Published June 12, 2026
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October 2, 2026
Daniel Stubb: 1808–1809 is a gripping piece of historical fiction that blends battlefield action with a strong personal story. I enjoyed following Daniel as he enters the war in Iberia and tries to prove himself while facing the very real possibility that his career could end before it even begins.
The military scenes are vivid, but I also liked the personal conflict surrounding Daniel’s feelings for a woman involved with the enemy. It adds another layer of tension and makes his journey feel more than just a story about battles.
A great read for anyone who enjoys Napoleonic history, military fiction, and characters caught between duty and personal feelings. Highly recommended.
The military scenes are vivid, but I also liked the personal conflict surrounding Daniel’s feelings for a woman involved with the enemy. It adds another layer of tension and makes his journey feel more than just a story about battles.
A great read for anyone who enjoys Napoleonic history, military fiction, and characters caught between duty and personal feelings. Highly recommended.
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