A Week at Waterloo in 1815 Lady De Lancey's Narrative: Being an Account of How She Nursed Her Husband, Colonel Sir William Howe De Lancey, Quartermaster-General of the Army, Mortally Wounded in the Great Battle

In this vivid first‑person memoir, a young lady recounts the harrowing days following the Battle of Waterloo as she tends to her husband, the senior quartermaster‑general, lying mortally wounded on the battlefield’s edge. Through her eyes we hear the clatter of cannon smoke, the rush of wounded soldiers, and the desperate urgency of field surgeons, while she balances her own grief with steadfast devotion. Her observations bring the chaos of the historic clash into intimate focus, painting a portrait of courage and compassion amid the roar of victory and loss.

The narrative also offers a rare glimpse of the social world surrounding the wounded officers, from the hurried visits of senior generals to the whispered prayers of fellow wives. As she nurses her husband, she reflects on the weight of duty, the fragility of life, and the strange calm that settles over the aftermath of such a monumental conflict. The account captures the personal side of a famous battle, allowing listeners to feel the pulse of 1815 through the steady, caring hands of a devoted partner.