Captain of Horse

Name: Captain of Horse
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by Griff Hosker Book 2 in the English Mercenary series.

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James Bretherton has accumulated enough money as a mercenary to imagine leaving active warfare behind. Married and experienced, he hopes to train other soldiers rather than continue risking his life in every campaign. Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden has different plans and wants Bretherton’s cavalry expertise for the Protestant cause.

Returning to service places James inside the expanding Thirty Years’ War, where disciplined mounted troops can determine the outcome of a battle and commanders compete for experienced professionals. His new role as a captain requires more than personal bravery: he must organise, train and preserve men whose effectiveness depends on trust in his judgement. Retirement recedes as the war demands a leader rather than simply another sword for hire.