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Captain of Horse
- Author
- Griff Hosker
- Narrator
- Nicholas Camm
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publish Date
- 5 June 2025
- Run Time
- 9 hours 2 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Captain James Bretherton at last looks to the prospect of leaving the world of war; instead,
becoming a man who trains others to fight. Any plans for an easier life are soon thwarted
however, when King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden seeks Bretherton’s services. In his fight
for the Protestant cause, Adolphus is eager to strengthen the backbone of his army and for
that he needs Captain James; he needs a Captain of Horse.
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Details
- Author
- Griff Hosker
- Narrator
- Nicholas Camm
- Duration
- 9 hours 2 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 June 2025
- ISBN
- 9781004212316
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Genre
- Historical fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction, Adventure fiction
Synopsis
With ample fortunes garnered as a Sword for Hire and a loving wife now at his side,Captain James Bretherton at last looks to the prospect of leaving the world of war; instead,becoming a man who trains others to fight. Any plans for an easier life are soon thwartedhowever, when King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden seeks Bretherton’s services. In his fightfor the Protestant cause, Adolphus is eager to strengthen the backbone of his army and forthat he needs Captain James; he needs a Captain of Horse.
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