Book 9 in the Napoleonic Horseman series by Griff Hosker.
Now recovered from his wound and having had a brief period of rest with his wife Major Matthews, General Wellesley's aide and sometimes spy, is sent back into Spain. The allies have gathered enough men to begin to retake Spain and then begin to attack the French on their own soil but the road to France will not be an easy one. With Sergeant Sharp at his side the intrepid Robbie Matthews is sent behind enemy lines to seek out a safe route for the allied armies heading for France. At the same time, he must train four new aides for Marquis Wellington and as they are fresh from England with lofty and unrealistic goals that is as hard as any mission as a spy. Encompassing what many consider to be Wellington's greatest battles, Vittoria, the Nivelle and St. Pierre, the Road to France is the penultimate book in the Napoleonic Horseman series.
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Griff Hosker is a #1 bestselling UK author of over 180 historical novels, renowned for his sweeping, meticulously researched series that span from ancient Rome to World War II. With a global readership and an unmatched output, he is one of Britain's most enduring voices in historical fiction.
A former English teacher with over 35 years in education, he moved from leading a successful educational consultancy to writing full-time?returning to his lifelong passion for history and storytelling. Inspired by authors such as C.S. Forester, Simon Scarrow, Ben Kane, Alexander Kent, and Bernard Cornwell, he launched his career with The Sword of Cartimandua, a Roman series that laid the foundation for a vast and diverse historical canon.
His work explores major periods and conflicts: from Hadrian's Wall and Viking invasions to the Crusades, the Tudors, the Napoleonic Wars, and the American Civil War. Popular series include Dragonheart (Viking Age), The Anarchy Series, The Lord Edward's Archer Series (Edward I), and The Sir John Hawkwood Series.
Recent titles include series focused on the Royal Flying Corps in WWI, British Commandos in WWII, The East Indiaman Series, and English Mercenary, set during the Thirty Years' War.
A disciplined writer producing 5,000 words daily, he credits his readers for their insight and ongoing engagement. His work is published by Sword Books Ltd., with a growing Audible catalogue produced in partnership with W.F. Howes.