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A Close Run Thing

By: Allan Mallinson
Narrated by: Errick Graham
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It's 1814, and Napoleon is hard-pressed to defend France from a combination of Russia, Prussia, Austria and Britain. Nor is he the only one in a quandary.

Matthew Hervey, a young British cornet, is in a rather unusual situation. As far as he knows, it's highly irregular to be arrested on a battlefield after a successful action.

Still, it's hardly the first time politics has interrupted war, and as Hervey's career progresses, he increasingly balances both, sometimes more successfully than others!

©2000 Allan Mallinson (P)2017 W.F. Howes Ltd Action & Adventure Historical Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense War Fiction Imperialism Suspense Russia
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As a fan of historical fiction I have enjoyed this book very much. in the 70s as a school boy, I first read c s Foersters hornblower books and find this in that vein. in latter yrs the books of Cornwall and scarrow among others have been my favourites, and the difference between them is one of rank. the writings contrast language of the street and that of an officer class which at the time of king george felt themselves superior.

an excellent listen

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An excellent story, exceptionally well researched. The narrator was wonderful, I’m going to follow Matthew Hervey!

Well researched.

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I loved the detail, some might find it slowed paced or too over detailed but for me I really enjoyed this. His wife input about horsemanship made it far superior to many such reads. Can’t wait for the next one…

Really enjoyed this!!

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Great story, very engaging, my walks were longer than usual when listening. Very well narrated 👍

Good Narrator

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I like the era and subject and the author has written in the style of the day in similar fashion to Patrick O’Brien.

Loved it

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