Keane’s Challenge

by Iain Gale Book 2 in the Keane series.

First published 2014

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The Peninsular War in 1809 leaves Wellington dependent on fast, accurate intelligence as French forces manoeuvre along the frontier and the allied army struggles with limited numbers and uncertain local support. Captain James Keane and his company are sent ahead of the main force to scout, interrogate and discover where the enemy intends to strike.

The danger becomes internal when evidence points to a French agent operating inside Wellington’s headquarters. Keane’s own reputation makes him an easy target for suspicion, so he must uncover the double agent while continuing operations against the French and keeping his mismatched company together. Counter-intelligence and battlefield reconnaissance become inseparable from the fight to preserve his command.