Torn between two nations ... When Britain and America went to war, it was as if brother fought against brother. They spoke the same language; might have walked the same hills as boys; they might even love the same woman. At the forefront of the battle, between roaring enemy guns and the backstabbing of their own politicians, stood the Redcoats. To the British, a Redcoat was the brave suppressor of upstart Yankee rebellion. To the American Patriots, the "Bloodybacks" were the thieves of their freedom and plunderers of their birthright. The rebels knew only too well that a soldier who was brave in the face of flames, smoke and death could be made weak by the swish of a muslin gown.
Bernard Cornwell
Bernard Cornwell is a renowned British author known for his historical fiction works, particularly his Sharpe series set during the Napoleonic Wars. His writing style is vivid and immersive, bringing history to life with meticulous research and compelling storytelling. Cornwell's contributions to literature include popularizing historical fiction and inspiring a new generation of readers.