With Moore at Corunna

Set against the turbulent closing years of the Peninsular War, the story opens amid a maze of contradictory orders, scarce supplies and a British army striving to restore its reputation on the continent. Amid the chaos, a determined group of Irish volunteers—the Mayo Fusiliers—must navigate both the perils of battle and the bewildering bureaucracy of a government that seems more interested in politics than logistics. Their leader, Sir John Cradock, and the legendary General Moore loom on the horizon, promising a daring march that could turn the tide.

At the heart of the narrative is Terence, a quick‑witted but often exasperating young soldier whose antics both amuse and frustrate his comrades. From a fraught sea‑crossing beset by French privateers to the first gritty encounters on Spanish soil, Terence’s perspective blends humor with a gritty realism that brings the hardships of the campaign to life. As the regiment pushes toward Corunna, the reader is drawn into a vivid portrait of courage, camaraderie, and the uneasy march toward an uncertain victory.