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A Close Run Thing (Matthew Hervey 01)
Allan Mallinson
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Description for A Close Run Thing (Matthew Hervey 01)
Paperback. As war against Bonaparte rages to its bloody end upon the field of Waterloo, a young officer goes about his duty in the ranks of Wellington's army. He is Cornet Matthew Hervey of 6th Light Dragoons. Cornet Hervey faces decisions, both military and romantic, which will change the course of his life, and possibly the outcome of Waterloo. Series: Matthew Hervey. Num Pages: 528 pages, map. BIC Classification: FJH; FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 33. Weight in Grams: 372.
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bantam London
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
Weight
371g
Number of Pages
528
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780553507133
SKU
V9780553507133
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99
About Allan Mallinson
A professional solder for thirty-five years, Allan Mallinson began writing while still serving. His first book was a history of four regiments of British light dragoons, one of which he commanded. His debut novel was the bestselling A Close Run Thing, the first in an acclaimed series chronicling the life of a fictitious cavalry officer before and after Waterloo ... Read more
Reviews for A Close Run Thing (Matthew Hervey 01)
'Now at last a highly literate, deeply read cavalry officer of high rank shows one the nature of horse-borne warfare in those times: and Colonel Mallinson's A Close Run Thing is very much to be welcomed.'
Patrick O'Brian
'As astonishingly impressive debut...Convincingly drawn, perfectly paced and expertly written...A joy to read'
Antony Beevor 'The scope of A ... Read more
Patrick O'Brian
'As astonishingly impressive debut...Convincingly drawn, perfectly paced and expertly written...A joy to read'
Antony Beevor 'The scope of A ... Read more