Captain Rawson books in order

The Captain Rawson series by Edward Marston follows a British intelligence officer during the War of the Spanish Succession in early 18th-century Europe.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Soldier of Fortune 2008 Edward Marston Buy
2 Drums of War 2008 Edward Marston Buy
3 Fire and Sword 2009 Edward Marston Buy
4 Under Siege 2010 Edward Marston Buy
5 A Very Murdering Battle 2011 Edward Marston Buy

The Captain Rawson series is set during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), with British officer Daniel Rawson serving under the Duke of Marlborough. Rawson works as both a soldier and an intelligence agent, carrying out missions behind enemy lines while the great battles of the war rage around him.

Five books were published between 2008 and 2011, starting with Soldier of Fortune. The series mixes military history with espionage and personal drama, and Marston draws on real campaigns and battles to ground the fiction in historical fact.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Captain Rawson series?

There are five books in the Captain Rawson series, published between 2008 and 2011.

What is the first book in the Captain Rawson series?

The first book in the Captain Rawson series is Soldier of Fortune, published in 2008.

What is the Captain Rawson series about?

Captain Daniel Rawson serves as a spy and soldier during the War of the Spanish Succession under the Duke of Marlborough. The five books follow him through battles, espionage, and personal danger across early 18th-century Europe.

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