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A Regimental Affair: (The Matthew Hervey Adventures: 3): A gripping and action-packed military adventure from bestselling author Allan Mallinson (Matthew Hervey, 3)

A Regimental Affair: (The Matthew Hervey Adventures: 3): A gripping and action-packed military adventure from bestselling author Allan Mallinson (Matthew Hervey, 3)

by Allan Mallinson (Author)

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Synopsis

Canada 1817 Captain Matthew Hervey is suffering the effects of unrest within his beloved regiment, the 6th Light Dragoons. Their new commanding officer - wealthy, arrogant and cruel - has taken an immediate dislike to him. Somehow, Hervey must earn promotion while retaining his integrity and the loyalty of his men. Then the regiment is sent to Canada where, in the aftermath of war with the United States, Hervey faces danger on two fronts. Murderous native tribes are on the move. While, closer to home, he and his commanding officer have embarked on a collision course - the consequences of which will be devastating... 'A riveting tale of heroism, derring-do and enormous resource in the face of overwhelming adversity.' Birmingham Post

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 512
 Edition: Revised ed.
 Publisher: Bantam
Published: 01 Mar 2002
ISBN 10: 055350715X
ISBN 13: 9780553507157
Book Overview: Matthew Hervey faces renegades at home and in North America.

Media Reviews
'Assured and capable...a fine read - charming, intelligent and occasionally witty' * The Times *
'Many fascinating strands woven into this beautifully written saga endorse the author's mastery of narrative. Sympathy, style and control mark the polished horseman; these talents are surely applicable to this talented writer' * Country Life *
'A riveting tale...Matthew Hervey has now joined Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe and Patrick O'Brian's Jack Aubrey' * Birmingham Post *
'The novel's re-creation of the period ... should keep fans of the regency military-romance genre happy' * The Sunday Times *
'Confirms his undoubted talents and marks him out as the heir to Patrick O'Brian and C.S.Forester' * Observer *
Author Bio
Allan Mallinson was a soldier for thirty-five years, serving first with the infantry and then the cavalry. He began writing while still serving. His first book was a history of four regiments of British light dragoons, one of whose descendant regiments he commanded. It was followed by A Close Run Thing, the first novel in the acclaimed and bestselling series chronicling the life of a fictitious cavalry officer, Matthew Hervey, before and after Waterloo. His The Making of the British Army was shortlisted for several prizes, while his centenary history, 1914: Fight the Good Fight - Britain, the Army and the Coming of the First World War 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. Allan Mallinson also writes for The Times, is history editor for Unherd.com and reviews for the TLS and the Spectator. He lives on Salisbury Plain.