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An Infamous Army by Georgette Heyer

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Book name: An Infamous Army (2024)
Category: Belgium
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Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1937, midnight
Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Waterloo, this historical novel weaves a tale of love, valor, and the complexities of war. Through the eyes of its characters, it explores the lives of British aristocrats who find themselves entangled in the events leading up to and during the infamous battle. The narrative not only delves into the strategies and turmoil of warfare but also paints a vivid picture of the social intricacies and romances of the time. Combining meticulous historical detail with a compelling love story, the book offers a rich exploration of a pivotal moment in European history, highlighting both the heroism and the human cost of conflict. The 4719th greatest book of all time

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Georgette Heyer

Georgette Heyer

10 books

Georgette Heyer was a prolific historical romance and detective fiction novelist. Her writing career began in 1921, when she turned a story for her younger brother into the novel The Black Moth.

In 1925 she married George Ronald Rougier, a mining engineer. Rougier later became a barrister and he often provided basic plot outlines for her thrillers. Beginning in 1932, Heyer released one romance novel and one thriller each year.

Heyer was an intensely private person who remained a best selling aut… Read more