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Title: A literary, charming novel of the peninsular war
Review: "Charming" is an odd word to use for an entry in the field dominated by Cornwell's Sharpe series. The protagonist, an intelligence officer, rescues a Frenchwoman after a rare early Spanish victory over the French, buying her at an auction. The novel is an account of his returning her to safety, and of their developing relationship. The historical background is sparse but well informed. Lucas was an intelligence officer himself in the first world war, but I imagine his experiences were rather different from those of the narrator.
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