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A Close Run Thing
- Narrated by: Errick Graham
- Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins
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Summary
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!
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- mrmalaya
- 14-09-18
a great start
Having listened to all of the Aubrey/Maturin series several times, this book took a bit of getting used to. The details are as bold and the accuracy as great.
I think the reader certainly grew into his role as the story progressed and he has a great ear for regional and national accents. Looking forward to the second book...
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- Lynn
- 31-10-23
Excellent story well narrated
I have read many of the books in this series so was pleased to find this available especially as a freebie
Good story about a young cornet rising through his merit in spite of financial constraints and incompetence of others
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- Mr George O H Morris
- 04-03-24
Friendships
I will admit it has a slow start, but by the time of the battle itself, it has found its way. Not that its the smoke and the thunder of war that saves it, but the relationships. Both with senior officers and various women back home. By the end of the book you can't wait for the next one!
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- Mr. Anthony D. Bateman
- 02-05-18
an excellent listen
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.
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- Lloyd A. Morrison
- 13-05-22
Really enjoyed this!!
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…
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- Tommy Two-sheds
- 31-07-19
Great story let down by boring reader
What a shame. This is a good story, well researched and developed, just let down by the dullest reader going !
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