The story follows the British army under General Sir John Moore as they are forced to retreat to A Coruña while being pursued by Napoleon's troops.
Unlike Jambrina's earlier detective-style historical fiction, this book is more of a . It is praised for its historical accuracy and its ability to give voice to those typically excluded from history books. You can find reviews and community discussions on platforms like Babelio .
The book focuses on the "soldier's wives" who accompanied the troops, often with their children, facing hunger and extreme cold.