Lisbon, Portugal, 1808. In the wake of the British victory over the French at Vimeiro, Second Lieutenant Robert Saxon, Royal Artillery, is confident his conduct will lead to recognition, promotion, and glory, but his hopes are dashed when a new and arrogant company commander arrives from England. As the army prepares to advance into Spain under the leadership of General Sir John Moore, Robert looks forward to a new opportunity to prove himself in battle.
