Publisher's Synopsis
This is the fifth volume in the series and finds our hero, Will Sterling and his despotic officer, Sir Sebastian D'Arkley sent on a mission of observation and stealth. Travelling across the warring states of northern Italy, their task is one of quiet reconnaissance - but of course, Sir Sebastian just can't resist stirring up trouble. As Italy's violent demands for independence engulf them, drawing France into the fray against the mighty Austrian Empire, it is left up to Will to extricate himself and his officer from a tide of chaos. And can Will discover the true identity of the mysterious "Colonel Smith" and what was his real motive when he sent them on their mission?
