The Duke's Own: Or The Adventures of Peter Daly is a novel written by John Percy Groves and first published in 1887. The story follows the adventures of Peter Daly, a young man who joins the British army as a private in the Duke of Wellington's regiment. Through his bravery and skill, Daly rises through the ranks to become a captain and eventually earns the favor of the Duke himself.The novel is set during the Napoleonic Wars and provides a vivid...