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A CLOSE RUN THING.
by MALLINSON, ALLAN
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About This Item
London: Bantam Press, [1999]., 1999. First edition. First edition. Author's first novel. Fine in dust jacket. Introducing Matthew Hervey of the Light Dragoons. As war rages across Europe, Bonaparte is sent to Elba and hopes rise for peace. After a brief visit back home, Hervey is sent to join his regiment in Cork, where tensions are rising between Irish tenants and their English landlords. When Napoleon escapes his island prison and returns to make war in France, Cornet Hervey and the 6th Light Dragoons are sent to join Wellington's forces for the final battle at Waterloo.
Synopsis
"Stirring...stimulating...entertaining...a richness of detail." - USA Today "Now at last a highly literate, deeply read cavalry officer of high rank shows one the nature of horse-borne warfare....Colonel Mallinson's a close run thing is very much to be welcomed." -Patrick O'Brian author of the Aubrey-Maturin series "An astonishingly impressive debut in the field of Napoleonic fiction. Convincingly drawn, perfectly paced, and expertly written, this cavalryman's tale is a joy to read." -Anthony Beevor, author of Stalingrad: The Fateful Siege "A rousing...tale of valiant heroism and dashing derring-do." - Kirkus Reviews "Mallinson expertly captures both the glory and the gore of the battlefield in this sweeping saga.... An exciting historical adventure steeped in authentic military detail." - Booklist
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- Bookseller
- BUCKINGHAM BOOKS
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 36228
- Title
- A CLOSE RUN THING.
- Author
- MALLINSON, ALLAN
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Bantam Press, [1999].
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1999
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