In the midst of the Napoleonic wars, a young officer is returned to his English home, unconscious and seemingly near death. The story of the recovery of his body and mind, and what happened in northern Spain to cause his condition, form the core of the novel. As the officer, John Lacroix, travels north to the farthest Scottish isles to rest, he is pursued by events from the war, and by, in particular, a soldier on a mission to exact retribution. Excellent historical detail and unusual characters make for an often intriguing read.
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