Wolf Hunt
The Napoleonic Murders
Published on 26. June 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
298 pages
978-1-906040-83-3 (ISBN)
Description
In1809, the forces of Napoleon's Grande Armee are in Austria. For young Lieutenant Lukas Relmyer, it is hard to return to the place where he and fellow orphan Franz, were kidnapped four years previously. Franz was brutally murdered and Lukas has vowed to avenge his death. When the body of another orphan is found on the battlefield, Captain Quentin Margont and Lukas join forces to track down the wolf that is prowling once more in the forests of Aspern...
Reviews / Votes
'Combines the suspense of a thriller with the compelling narrative of a war epic' Le Parisien'Cabasson skilfully weaves an intriguing mystery into a rich historical background' Mail on Sunday
'With vivid scenes of battle and military life ... Cabasson's atmospheric novel makes a splendid war epic' Sunday Telegraph
'The author ably combines the two elements of murder investigation and epic war novel, providing the reader with the historical background in a convincing but naturalistic way that does not interfere with the flow of the story' Eurocrime
'[Cabasson] draws on his extensive knowledge of the era to create accurate portrayals of the time and people' Napoleon Series
'This Napoleonic Wars mystery is a great historical whodunit .. The protagonist is fabulous' Follow the Clue
'Cabasson strikes a good balance between battle scenes and the investigation.' Publisher's Weekly, starred review
'The historic information and Cabasson's ability to make the characters and events vivid was an added pleasure' Book Garden
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pushkin Press
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 177 mm
Width: 127 mm
Weight
297 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-906040-83-3 (9781906040833)
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Armand Cabasson is a prize-winning author and psychiatrist who lives in the north of France. He is a member of the French Napoleonic Society and has used his extensive research to create a vivid portrait of the Napoleonic campaigns.
Isabel Reid studied History and French at Oxford University and has lived in France and Geneva.
Isabel Reid studied History and French at Oxford University and has lived in France and Geneva.