Craven's War

French armies combine to create an overwhelming force. An astonishing and daring breakout at Almeida plunges Craven into battle and is set to humiliate Wellington's war efforts. The situation worsens as the fighting moves south to the siege of Badajoz, French armies attempt to combine their forces to create an army so powerful it threatens to crush the Anglo Portuguese army once and for all. All hope lies in stopping the vast French force at the Portuguese border. 'Standoff is the ninth novel in the 'Craven's War' series, telling the exciting adventure of one rogue's journey through the Napoleonic Wars as he tries to stay alive and make his fortune.