This image is the cover for the book Waiting in the Wings

Waiting in the Wings

At the age of fifteen, William Hicks joined the 1st Battalion of the 27th Regiment of Foot (the Inniskillings) as a drummer in 1798. Throughout the Napoleonic Wars, they were often in the shadows, waiting for their moment of glory. Their roles varied from holding the fort against the French to acting as a decoy for Wellington in the Peninsula, participating in skirmishes and minor battles. However, these experiences were leading up to one final triumph. Through William’s story, we gain insight into the everyday life of a foot soldier during this era: his adventures, challenges, and lessons learned as he travels through diverse lands. Each new destination offers a different climate, culture, and scenery to discover. Join William on his journey to Egypt, Malta, Sicily, Spain, and North America, culminating in their ultimate destination: Waterloo.

June Durant

A retired history teacher, June Durant is a deltiologist, an amateur genealogist and has been a member of the Jane Austen Society for more than thirty years. She is also a keen and experienced traveller. Her hobby has been writing since the day she learned to write but only recently has she considered the publication of any of her work. June lives in Berkshire, close to her family.

Austin Macauley Publishers