In the Reign of Terror Preface

With Frederick the Great Chapter V - Lobositz

In which the young soldier Fergus Drummond finds himself amidst the tense manoeuvrings and fierce artillery duels of a critical encounter between Prussian and Austrian forces near the village of Lobositz, where strategy and courage are tested on difficult, marshy terrain. As the fog lifts and the battle unfolds, Fergus undertakes a daring and perilous ride through hostile cavalry, illustrating the mixture of peril and gallantry that marks the campaign.

With Frederick the Great Chapter IV - Promotion

In which a brave young aide-de-camp single-handedly foils a band of marauders, earning the commendation and promotion of the king, whilst tending to the wounded Count Eulenfurst and his family with quiet humility. The narrative unfolds amid the king’s delicate negotiations and military manoeuvres, revealing kindness and steadfast resolve beneath the stern discipline of a conquering army.

With Frederick the Great Chapter III - The Outbreak of War

In which the eager young Cornet Fergus Drummond applies himself diligently to the art of fencing under the strict tutelage of Marshal Keith and the famed professor Van Bruff, while the tense atmosphere of impending war thickens across the Prussian frontier. Soon, as the army embarks on its march, Fergus finds himself thrust into a perilous encounter where courage and quick action become the only shields against sudden violence in the troubled city of Dresden.

With Frederick the Great Chapter II - Joining

In which Fergus Drummond, recently appointed to the 3rd Royal Dragoon Guards, is introduced to the rigours and etiquette of Prussian military life, from having his uniform tailored to meeting Marshal Keith and the king himself. As he familiarises himself with his regiment and orderly, Fergus gains insight into the discipline, camaraderie, and subtle rivalries that shape the daily existence of a soldier in this foreign service.

With Frederick the Great Chapter I - King and Marshal

In which a young Scottish lad, Fergus Drummond, prepared by his devoted mother and a seasoned tutor, sets out from the Highlands to join his kinsman, Marshal Keith, in the disciplined and wary court of Frederick the Great, amid the stirring clouds of war gathering over Europe. The reader is introduced to the character of the marshal, the nature of the Prussian army, and the intricate web of loyalties and enmities that cast a heavy shadow over the coming days.