Maurice Tiernay, Soldier of Fortune

Maurice Tiernay presents himself not as a polished noble, but as a self‑styled soldier of fortune whose family’s faded peerage is more legend than credential. He recounts a childhood steeped in the remnants of his great‑grandfather’s service to King James, a past that haunts him with stories of lost titles, secret taverns, and a brief stint in a Jacobite enclave. The narrator’s voice is wry, admitting both pride and the absurdity of a lineage that survived only in whispered anecdotes and a battered commission.

Set against the turbulence of the late 1700s, Tiernay drifts from one historic flashpoint to another—French invasions, the capture of Wolfe Tone, and daring raids such as the assault on Monte di Faccio. His exploits blend real events with larger‑than‑life adventures, offering a vivid portrait of a man chasing fortune wherever war and intrigue intersect. Listeners will find a lively mix of humor, history, and the restless spirit of a wanderer just beginning his remarkable journey.