By Death Defined

by Hugo Damas

The invasion has begun! The arcane forces of the French Empire crash upon the shores of Belfast, with the Emperor himself at the lead. They threaten to deal the final blow that will guarantee an end to a centuries-old war with Britannia. If they fail, they will lose everything -- an unprecedented risk that none can understand.Making use of gunpowder and steam technology, Ireland rallies to defend against its supernatural conquerors and their arcane weaponry. Among the Irish defenders are the O’Leons, a family who seeks to defend the city that has been their home for generations, all the while unaware of the important role they have when it comes to this historic event that will, one way or another, tip the war unto an end.Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, however, is very much aware - that is why he is there. Glorious or grim, grand or filthy, death will always be defining. For one Irish family, that means showing the impact that the death of the individual can have on the history of a world.

Genres: Fiction

184 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2017

Reviews

[Manpreet Kaur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unless I read some exceptionally good books, a lot of them, this year, this is going to be in my top 10 of 2019.

I loved the writing style of this book - the plot follows different characters of a family as it paces forward.

I loved the character building - it's such a short read and yet, the characters are deep & relatable. You'll feel so connected to these and sometimes, heartbroken too for a lot of them die. It's a war story, afterall.

I found it a short and entertaining read & loved it very much. Would totally recommend it.

[Rutuja Ramteke · Rating 4 out of 5]

💍By Death Defined By Hugo Damas💍
Crash upon the shores of Belfast, with the Emperor himself at the lead. They threaten to deal the final blow that will guarantee an end to a centuries-old war with Britannia. If they fail, they will lose everything -- an unprecedented risk that none can understand.
Making use of gunpowder and steam technology, Ireland rallies to defend against its supernatural conquerors and their arcane weaponry. 
Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, however, is very much aware - that is why he is there. 
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Reading about historical fiction is one of the best thing you can do if you really want to know the hidden secrets of the great Empires. The book deals with the use of new war techniques and the era when the new war techniques were brought to use for the very first time. As, I always say writing about this genre is not so easy because have to always stuck on point. The author makes sure to keep the reader going & at the same time provides an interesting plotline to go with. The narration is superb & I am already in love with it. Characterisation is the heart of the book.
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I throughly enjoyed it & I highly recommend it as a must read if you are looking for an interesting & fun packed read. The title & cover too are very amazing.
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Rating: 4🌟