Meet Charles O'Malley, a high-spirited Irish youth who rides headlong into the glittering world of Regency Dublin and the thunderous battlefields of the Peninsular War. From his wild boyhood in Connemara to his escapades at Trinity College, and from the first charge of the 4th Dragoons to a desperate mission behind enemy lines, Charles's life is a whirlwind of duels, pranks, loves lost and won, and hard-won honor. He is aided by an unforgettable cast: the sly servant Mickey Free, the irrepressible Major Monsoon, and the captivating Lucy Dashwood. This modern retelling preserves all the roguish humor, breathless action, and heartfelt emotion of Charles Lever's original novel, making it a thrilling and accessible read for today's audience. Step into a lost world of cavalry sabers, candlelit ballrooms, and Irish wit. Part of Timeless Classics.