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Napoleon’s Spy by Ben Kane

25 May 2023 By Editor

In Russia, in 1812, has France finally met its match? On the eve of the invasion of Russia, half-French, half-English Matthieu Carrey finds himself in the ranks of Napoleon’s 500,000-strong army. With Tsar Alexander seemingly ill-prepared, a French victory seems certain. The Grande Armée will obliterate everything in its path. Carrey’s purpose is less clear. […]

Historia interview: Ben Kane

23 May 2023 By Frances Owen

As his new book, Napoleon’s Spy, takes Ben Kane into a new era, we talk to him about his latest novel, researching historical fiction, and his next project. Ben also offers some tips for new writers. King, your last book, saw the end of your Richard I Lionheart trilogy. Is it a wrench to leave […]

Historia giveaway! Napoleon’s Spy by Ben Kane

28 April 2023 By Editor

Ben Kane‘s new novel, Napoleon’s Spy, will be published on 25 May. It’s a new era for Ben, and we hope you’re as intrigued about it as we are! So to celebrate, we’re giving away five copies, one to each of five giveaway winners. For your chance to win this book, described by Giles Kristian […]

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