The author, himself a distinguished serving soldier and admirer of
the late lamented C S Forester and Patrick O'Brian, felt it time
that someone raised as much awareness of the 19th-century army -
especially the soldiers-on-horseback - as these two writers have
for the navy. This, his first novel, is based on his own experience
as Commander of the 13th/18th Hussars, as well as on meticulous
reserach and scholarship. From the dying days of the Peninsula War
to the Battle of Waterloo we follow the fortunes of Matthew Hervey,
son of a poor country parson and brilliant soldier, as his
expertise, courage and sensitivity take him from lowly cornet with
the 6th Light Dragoons to aide-de-camp to the great Wellington
himself, following a thrilling account of one of the most legendary
battles of all time. Combining astonishingly vivid descriptions of
action with subtle analysis of relationships within an army
'riddled with jealousy, snobbery, patronage and intrigue' where
preferment comes by purchase rather than just desserts, and
fascinating minutiae of daily life both on campaign and in rare
moments of relaxation, this is a series worthy to stand beside
Mallinson's literary heroes. Written with authority, enthusiasm and
real love of the subject, it carries the reader along on a great
wave of imagination and erudition. Serious history - and a great
yarn. The second volume of the adventures of (now Captain) Hervey:
The Nizam's Daughters is available in hardback from Bantam Books.
(Kirkus UK)
From the Sunday Times bestselling author Allan Mallinson, a
riveting read with the perfect combination of hero, history and
adventure - perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian and Bernard
Cornwell. "Convincingly drawn, perfectly paced and expertly
written...A Joy to read" - Antony Beevor. "I can't wait to read the
next in the series..." - ***** Reader review. "A captivating
read..."- ***** Reader review. "Allan Mallinson is a truly gifted
storyteller..."- ***** Reader review.
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Waterloo 1815. The war against Napoleon Bonaparte is raging to its
bloody end at Waterloo. A young officer - Cornet Matthew Hervey -
going about his duty suddenly finds himself at the crux of events.
The decisions he has to make - both military and romantic - will
change the course of his life, and possible have far reaching
political consequences... A Close Run Thing is the first book in
Allan Mallinson's Matthew Hervey series. His adventures continue in
The Nizam's Daughters.
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