Napoleon's Spy: The brand new epic historical adventure from Sunday Times bestseller Ben Kane

Napoleon's Spy is an epic tale of a half-French, half-English man named Matthieu Carrey, who is blackmailed into becoming a spy in Napoleon's army on the eve of the invasion of Russia. With the Grande Armée crumbling and the Russians circling like hungry wolves, Carrey embarks on an epic journey to reach safety, hundreds of miles away.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

An Epic Tale That Never Loses Sight of the Raw Experience of the Hero:


I absolutely adored Napoleon's Spy by Simon Scarrow. It was an exhilarating, immersive, well-researched, and thoroughly enjoyable read. Giles Kristian described it as "harrowing and totally gripping," praising it as a masterclass in writing fiction about real historical events. Leonora Nattrass, the author of Black Drop, hailed it as "Has France finally met its match?"




On the eve of the invasion of Russia, Matthieu Carrey, a half-French, half-English man, finds himself enlisted in Napoleon's formidable army of five hundred thousand soldiers. With Tsar Alexander seemingly ill-prepared, a French victory seems imminent. The Grande Armée is poised to obliterate everything in its path.




Carrey's purpose, however, remains less clear. Blackmailed into becoming a spy within the emperor's army, he hopes to reunite with his lover, a French actress who has taken up work in the Moscow theatre.


As supplies dwindle and temperatures plummet, the Grande Armée begins to falter. Caught up in the chaos of war, Carrey embarks on an epic journey, while the Russians close in, like hungry wolves.




Hundreds of miles stand between Carrey and safety. It seems utterly impossible to reach it.




Nevertheless, Carrey perseveres, driven by his love and determination. He faces countless challenges and obstacles, but his courage and resilience never waver. Along the way, he encounters a diverse range of characters, from brave soldiers to treacherous traitors.




The story unfolds against the backdrop of the stunning Russian landscape, with its vast forests, icy rivers, and snow-covered peaks. The reader is transported to the heart of the conflict, experiencing the fear, brutality, and heroism of the war firsthand.




Napoleon's Spy is a masterpiece of historical fiction that blends fact with imagination. Simon Scarrow has done an exceptional job of bringing the characters to life and capturing the essence of the era. It is a book that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.




In conclusion, Napoleon's Spy is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, adventure, and epic storytelling. It is a testament to the power of literature to transport us to different times and places, and to inspire us to confront the challenges of our own lives with courage and determination.

Weight: 552g
Dimension: 163 x 246 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781409197898