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Craven's War #6
To Hell and Back
Lisbon is safe and now it’s time to chase the French out of Portugal
The French suffered a bitter defeat at the Lines of Torres Vedras and had to wait out a horrendous winter with few supplies. But Marshal Masséna is not finished and means to build a bridge across the river Tagus and bypass Lisbon entirely as he attempts to combine with French forces to the South and flood the country with French troops. Captain Craven is soon despatched on a daring and dangerous mission to sabotage French plans, but it soon becomes clear the enemy look to bolster their forces further with new alliances and hold their ground. With Spring fast approaching the war is about to recommence and all of Portugal is at stake. Craven must go to hell and back to ensure the French are driven from the country.
The French suffered a bitter defeat at the Lines of Torres Vedras and had to wait out a horrendous winter with few supplies. But Marshal Masséna is not finished and means to build a bridge across the river Tagus and bypass Lisbon entirely as he attempts to combine with French forces to the South and flood the country with French troops. Captain Craven is soon despatched on a daring and dangerous mission to sabotage French plans, but it soon becomes clear the enemy look to bolster their forces further with new alliances and hold their ground. With Spring fast approaching the war is about to recommence and all of Portugal is at stake. Craven must go to hell and back to ensure the French are driven from the country.
237 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 31, 2022
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About the author
Nick S. Thomas
144 books73 followersNick S. Thomas, is a novelist, martial arts instructor and military history enthusiast. Author of the bestselling 'Battle Earth' series and is co-founder of the prestigious Academy of Historical Fencing.
Nick has worked full time as an author for over a decade and also still designs his own novel art, as well as that of his brothers, fellow novelist Michael G Thomas.
As well as the pursuit of historical materials to transcribe, translate and interpret, Nick enjoys writing works of historical fiction, fantasy, and science-fiction. He is also an avid military history enthusiast. A collector and restorer of WW2 military vehicles, as well as antique edged weaponry.
Nick has worked full time as an author for over a decade and also still designs his own novel art, as well as that of his brothers, fellow novelist Michael G Thomas.
As well as the pursuit of historical materials to transcribe, translate and interpret, Nick enjoys writing works of historical fiction, fantasy, and science-fiction. He is also an avid military history enthusiast. A collector and restorer of WW2 military vehicles, as well as antique edged weaponry.
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September 19, 2025
Lots of intrigue.
Craven and his team spend the winter sorting through the many tasks that Wellington has for them. The grand finale is the battle that drives the French out of Portugal.
Craven and his team spend the winter sorting through the many tasks that Wellington has for them. The grand finale is the battle that drives the French out of Portugal.
May 26, 2022
To Portugal!
More adventures and battles for Craven. This time in Cairo and familiar Portugal. Rollicking good military historical fiction in the grand arena of Wellington v Napoleon
More adventures and battles for Craven. This time in Cairo and familiar Portugal. Rollicking good military historical fiction in the grand arena of Wellington v Napoleon
February 11, 2022
Victory
I think this was the best book of the series so far. The plot grabbed you in many different ways. The characters were well developed. Craven’s charisma was great to watch.
I think this was the best book of the series so far. The plot grabbed you in many different ways. The characters were well developed. Craven’s charisma was great to watch.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews