A Close Run Thing: A Novel of Wellington's Army of 1815 (Matthew Hervey)

by Allan Mallinson (Author)

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  Waterloo, 1815 - As the 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 the 6th Light Dragoons - a soldier, gentleman and man or honour, who suddenly finds himself allotted a hero's role ...Momentous times call for momentous acts: as the Napoleonic Wars escalate, Cornet Hervey faces decisions, both military and romantic, which will change the course of his life, and possibly the outcome of Waterloo... I have never read a more enthralling account of a battle ...This is the first in a series of Matthew Hervey adventures. The next can't come soon enough for me - Daily Mail .

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  Waterloo, 1815 - As the 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 the 6th Light Dragoons - a soldier, gentleman and man or honour, who suddenly finds himself allotted a hero's role ...Momentous times call for momentous acts: as the Napoleonic Wars escalate, Cornet Hervey faces decisions, both military and romantic, which will change the course of his life, and possibly the outcome of Waterloo... I have never read a more enthralling account of a battle ...This is the first in a series of Matthew Hervey adventures. The next can't come soon enough for me - Daily Mail .