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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR Allan Mallinson brings us another compelling and deeply atmospheric adventure featuring Matthew Hervey. If you like Patrick O''Brian, Bernard Cornwell and CS Forester, you will love this!
Most impressive...Mallinson reinforces his position as a master of narrative military history -- THE TIMES
As good on the details of the workings of a cavalry regiment in 1820 as ever Patrick O''Brian was on the workings of an 1820 warship -- SPECTATOR
What a pleasure...concentrating on the battle of Talavera and the investment of Badajoz, both sparklingly described, he plays to his undoubted strengths - OBSERVER
The atmosphere and authenticity continues to work its spell all the way through. -- ***** Reader review
Highly enjoyable novel. Great story. Thoroughly recommend for lovers of adventure novels. -- ***** Reader review
A truly outstand
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'Irresistible...Mallinson reinforces his position as a master of narrative military history' * THE TIMES *
'He is back...writing once more with fluidity and power. By concentrating on the battle of Talavera and the investment of Badajoz, both sparklingly described, he plays to his undoubted strengths...rich in detail and impeccable wit' * OBSERVER *
'Mallinson's descriptions of what it's like to be on a campaign are as compelling, vivid and plausible as in any war novel I've ever read' * DAILY TELEGRAPH *
'The author's knowledge of warfare endows this novel, the seventh in a series, with strategic intelligence and superb craftsmanship.' * The Oxford Times *
