WaterlooWaterloo by Bernard Cornwell breathes life into one of the most pivotal battles in European history. Set against the backdrop of a quiet valley south of Brussels, the narrative unfolds on the 18th of June, 1815, when the armies of France, Britain, and Prussia converge for a showdown that will alter the course of the continent. The preceding days saw the French army claim victories at Quatre Bras and Ligny, forcing the Allies into a desperate retreat.