The 3rd adventure for maverick spy Captain James Keane, set during the Peninsular War, and ideal for fans of the }Sharpe{ novels. Follows on from }Keane's Challenge{ and }Keane's Company{, as James Keane must prevent a book of ciphers falling into enemy hands in the city of Coimbra 'Wonderfully imaginative' Bernard Cornwell, author of The Last Kingdom. The third exciting adventure of maverick spy Captain James Keane. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Bernard Cornwell.