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A Call To Arms :(The Matthew Hervey Adventures: 4) - Matthew Hervey
A Call To Arms :(The Matthew Hervey Adventures: 4) - Matthew Hervey
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Published:
3 March, 2003
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Description
An action-packed and stirring Matthew Hervey adventure - perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell and C S Forester.
'A thoroughly satisfying and entertaining read’ THE TIMES
'Picks up a pace that mirrors a cavalry charge’ OBSERVER
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India 1819: Matthew Hervey is charged with raising a new troop, and organising transport for India - for he, his men and their horses are to set sail with immediate effect.
What Hervey and his soldiers cannot know is that in India they will face a trial for which they are woefully under prepared.
A large number of Burmese war-boats are assembled near Chittagong, and the only way to thwart their advance involves a hazardous march through the jungle.
Soon Hervey and his troop are in the midst of hot and bloody action once again...
Praise for Allan Mallinson:
‘After just half-a-dozen pages I was hooked’ *****
‘An excellent book, when you start reading you cannot put it down. Allan Mallinson at his best!!!’ *****
‘Essential reading for military buffs’ *****
‘If you enjoy historical fiction of the Napoleonic era . . . try this book, you won't be disappointed’ *****
‘Excellent historical fiction . . . Malinson is a remarkable storyteller!’ *****
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780553813500 |
| ISBN10 | 0553813501 |
| Number Of Pages | 384 |
| Item Weight | 259 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 198 x 24 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
'Wonderfully vivid... the real delight of Mallinson's books is their authenticity... His portrayal of his characters, as well as his vignettes of historical personages...show a rare and thoughtful understanding of the huan condition and the mind of the soldier. It all makes for a thoroughly satisfying and entertaining read' * The Times *
Thrilling... In addition to his exceptional knowledge of history, Allan Mallinson shows his deep awareness of human feelings and failings. This is an exceptional book. * Country Life *
A riveting tale of heroism, derring do and enormous resource in the face of overwhelming adversity ... Another prime example of the unputdownable historical novel * The Times *
'Oozing action, A Call to Arms is a military tale of epic proportions that will leave fans counting the days to the next adventure' * Ireland on Sunday *
'With each book, Hervey himself is becoming a more complex and interesting characters...Mallinson writes of his inner questionings with subtlety and sympathy. This series grows in stature with each book' * Evening Standard *
Author's Bio
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 (The Tigress of Mysore is the fourteenth in the series). His The Making of the British Army was shortlisted for a number of prizes, while 1914: Fight the Good Fight won the British Army’s ‘Book of the Year’ Award. Its sequel, Too Important for the Generals, is a provocative look at leadership during the Great War, while Fight to the Finish is a comprehensive history of the First World War, month by month.
Allan Mallinson reviews for the Spectator and the TLS and also writes for The Times. He lives on Salisbury Plain.