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INTRODUCING JACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER.

The first book in the compelling military adventure series for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden and Matthew Harffy.

''Brilliant'' Bernard Cornwell

''Quite simply do yourself a favour and read these books'' S.J.A. Turney

''Nobody writing today depicts the chaos, terror and brutality of war better'' Matthew Harffy

1854: The banks of the Alma River, Crimean Peninsula.

The men of the King''s Royal Fusiliers are in terrible trouble. Young officer Jack Lark has to act immediately and decisively. His life and the success of the campaign depend on it. But does he have the mettle, the officer qualities that are the life blood of the British Army?

From a poor background in London''s East End, Lark has risen through the ranks by stealth and guile and now he faces the ultimate test...


THE SCARLET THIEF: JACK LARK BOOK 1

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      Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
      Publication Date: 21/11/2013
      ISBN13: 9781472200266, 978-1472200266
      ISBN10: 1472200268
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      INTRODUCING JACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER.

      The first book in the compelling military adventure series for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden and Matthew Harffy.

      ''Brilliant'' Bernard Cornwell

      ''Quite simply do yourself a favour and read these books'' S.J.A. Turney

      ''Nobody writing today depicts the chaos, terror and brutality of war better'' Matthew Harffy

      1854: The banks of the Alma River, Crimean Peninsula.

      The men of the King''s Royal Fusiliers are in terrible trouble. Young officer Jack Lark has to act immediately and decisively. His life and the success of the campaign depend on it. But does he have the mettle, the officer qualities that are the life blood of the British Army?

      From a poor background in London''s East End, Lark has risen through the ranks by stealth and guile and now he faces the ultimate test...


      THE SCARLET THIEF: JACK LARK BOOK 1

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