Won by the Sword: A Tale of the Thirty Years’ War by G.A. Henty

G.A. Henty was a well-known prolific author of historical adventure novels. Henty's books are also known for being historically accurate, making them both entertaining and educational for all readers.

Won by the Sword is a historical novel set in France during the Thirty Years' War.  The action centers around an orphan of Scottish descent who is serving in the French Army.