The Sabre and the Heart - Glen Natalier

Fun-loving yet serious Bernard N. has been called up for service in Napoleon's war machine. He leaves behind the girl he loves and undercurrents of political tension in his home town.

On the other side of Europe Vadimas Z. has completed his training as a dragoon. He is proud and excited as he rides off with his Tilsit regiment to confront the French. But not everyone here is who he appears to be.

The meeting of these two young cavalrymen on the battlefield has far-reaching consequences for both of them and their loved ones. 

In this book set during the Napoleonic wars the author has been able to capture the pain and suffering of the battlefield as well as the love and camaraderie which can exist in warring countries.

Times were troubled.

Times were dangerous.

Friendships were formed.

People fell in love.