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Following dashing soldier-spy Daniel Rawson through Soldier of Fortune, Drums of War, Fire and Sword and Under Siege, this set delivers relentless espionage, battlefield drama and political intrigue across early eighteenth-century Europe. Perfect for fans of military history brought vividly to life through fiction, it's a must-have bundle for readers who love page-turning historical adventure with real events at its core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection gathers the first four instalments in Edward Marston's Captain Rawson series, tracing the exploits of Captain Daniel Rawson, a soldier, spy, linguist and duellist serving under John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough. In Soldier of Fortune, Rawson proves himself indispensable to the Confederate forces as they march towards the ferocious Battle of Blenheim, using charm and cunning as readily as his sword. Drums of War sends him on a perilous undercover mission into France in 1705 to trace a missing Allied spy posing as a Dutch tapestry-maker at Versailles. Fire and Sword finds Rawson stranded behind enemy lines in Flanders in 1707, pursued by French soldiers after a dangerous solo mission. Finally, Under Siege sees Rawson facing his toughest battle yet as Marlborough's campaign stalls at the gruelling siege of Lille while his command is threatened by enemies back home. 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Known for combining rigorous historical research with compelling plotting, Marston has built a devoted readership over decades of storytelling. Writing under multiple pseudonyms throughout his career, he brings a deep knowledge of British and European history to every novel, making his books popular with readers who enjoy fiction grounded firmly in real events and eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you love gripping historical fiction filled with espionage, battle and intrigue, this four-book Captain Rawson collection is unmissable. 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Bracewell, the resourceful book-holder of Lord Westfield's Men, must keep his troupe of actors afloat while unravelling murder, sabotage and superstition in a city as vibrant as it is dangerous. Rich with period detail and brisk, witty storytelling, this three-book paperback set is a wonderful introduction to one of British crime fiction's longest-running historical series, and a fine gift for lovers of theatrical intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis set brings together the opening trilogy of Edward Marston's acclaimed Nicholas Bracewell series, beginning with \u003cem\u003eThe Queen's Head\u003c\/em\u003e, in which the murder of an actor named Will Fowler during a triumphant run at the Queen's Head theatre draws Bracewell into a dangerous conspiracy threatening to ruin Lord Westfield's Men just as Queen Elizabeth herself prepares to attend a performance. 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Two Domesday Commissioners, sent to settle a land dispute between rival barons, are pulled into a far darker affair when a pair of priceless golden elephants vanish and a steward disappears without trace. Blending courtroom wit with a tightly plotted whodunit, this eleventh instalment in the acclaimed Domesday series delivers atmosphere, intrigue, and a satisfying puzzle for lovers of medieval crime fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEdward Marston's The Elephants of Norwich transports readers to the turbulent years following the Norman Conquest, where Ralph Delchard and Gervase Bret, two Domesday Commissioners, arrive in Norwich expecting a routine adjudication between two quarrelling landowners, Richard de Fontenel and Mauger Livarot. Both men are vying for the hand of the wealthy widow Adelaide, and de Fontenel has gifted her two exquisite solid-gold elephant miniatures to win her favour. 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