Continuing the story of the Thirty Years’ War after the deaths of Gustavus Adolphus and Wallenstein, Henty follows Hector Campbell, a young Scot raised in France, as he takes service under the Duc d’Enghien, later the great Condé. With his clever lackey Paolo he rises through battles, sieges and court intrigue in the war against Spain and the Empire.
Classic Henty historical adventure for boys, a sequel in spirit to The Lion of the North. Download the free EPUB.