""The Novels of Charles Lever: Maurice Tiernay, The Soldier of Fortune"" is a historical novel written by Charles James Lever. The story follows the life of Maurice Tiernay, a young Irishman who joins the French army as a soldier of fortune during the Napoleonic Wars. Tiernay is sent on a series of missions across Europe, encountering various characters and situations along the way. The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and adventure, as Tiernay navigates the dangers and complexities of war. Lever's writing style is known for its humor and wit, and this novel is no exception, featuring lively dialogue and colorful descriptions of the characters and settings. ""Maurice Tiernay, The Soldier of Fortune"" is a classic work of historical fiction that offers an entertaining and insightful glimpse into the world of 19th-century Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.