The Buckle And The Blade

A master of the sabre. A rising star in the French Emperor’s Dragoons. A man marked for ruin.

Lieutenant Herbert de Villeneuve is a gifted swordsman, his dazzling skill earning him admiration—and dangerous envy. Among his regiment’s officers, jealousy simmers beneath the surface. When false accusations of espionage lead to his arrest, he is stripped of his honour and condemned to a Parisian prison for twenty years.

But fate has other plans.

After six harrowing years behind bars, de Villeneuve seizes a chance at freedom. With the help of a loyal inmate and a principled captain, he escapes into the shadows, trading his once-glorious uniform for the darkest of disguises. Sent into hiding, he rebuilds his life in secrecy, waiting for the right moment to reclaim what was stolen from him.

Now, the time has come.

Disguised, determined, and wielding his sabre once more, de Villeneuve returns to Paris. He is no longer just a fugitive—he is an avenger. And those who betrayed him will learn that the sharpest blade is one wielded with vengeance.

Set against the backdrop of Napoleon III’s Empire, this gripping historical swashbuckler is the first in a thrilling series, brimming with action, intrigue, and high-stakes duels. Prepare for a tale of betrayal, self-sacrifice, redemption, and revenge that will leave you breathless.

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