Books like An Infamous Army (Alastair-Audley #4) by Georgette Heyer
In the summer of 1815, Brussels, under the authority of the Army of Occupation, becomes a lively hub of social life for the British upper class. Red‑haired widow Lady Barbara Childe, known for her outrageous fashion and provocative charm, dominates the social scene. The city’s elegance is shadowed by the looming threat of Napoleon. Amidst this mixture of revelry and tension, Colonel Charles Audley, aide‑de‑camp to the Duke of Wellington, falls deeply in love with Barbara and proposes marriage. As the tensions of war rise, their engagement is challenged by the approaching Battle of Waterloo. The novel explores the interplay of romance, social customs, and the ominous backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.
First publish date: 1937
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Georgette Heyer
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