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Flashman and the Seawolf

Adventures of Thomas Flashman

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New improved recording uploaded April 2020

Following the popularity of the memoirs of Harry Flashman, the Victorian scoundrel who got himself embroiled in many events of his age, this book introduces a new generation of the family: Thomas Flashman, whose career covers the Napoleonic and Georgian era.

This first book covers his adventures with Thomas Cochrane, one of the most extraordinary naval commanders of all time. From the brothels and gambling dens of London, through political intrigues and espionage, the action moves to the Mediterranean and the real life character of Thomas Cochrane.

This book covers the start of Cochrane's career including the most astounding single ship action of the Napoleonic war. Thomas Flashman provides a unique insight as danger stalks him like a persistent bailiff through a series of adventures that prove history really is stranger than fiction.

This is the first in a series of books stretching from 1800 to the late 1830’s, all firmly based on historical fact and often less well known but extraordinary characters and events.

©2012 Robert Brightwell (P)2016 Henlow Publishing Limited Action & Adventure Historical Fiction Fiction Adventure Career

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A very enjoyable read.Told with humour and lots of action with plenty of informative historical facts.Highly recommended.

A fine successor to the original Flashman

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If you love Harry Flashman, you'll love his Uncle Thomas too. What a treat! Second installment here I come!

Here comes Uncle Flashman!

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A cracking novel that follows in the style of the more famous Harry Flashman stories.

After the initial scene setting this book really gathers pace when the action moves abroad. I've read all 6 of the books in this series & was really pleased to find that they are starting to be turned into audio versions. The mixture of historical accuracy & fiction always makes for an interesting & pleasurable story & clearly demonstrates that Robert Brightwell knows this time period and can write a good tale based on it. Thoroughly recommended.

Brilliant addition to the Flashman universe

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Having just finished listening to Flashman at the charge, I was well used to a wonderful, engaging, characterful narration by Colin Mace that really drew you into the story.

I love the Harry Flashman stories and have listened to them all a number of times so seeing a new series looking at the Flashman lineage, I was excited to see how a new author had approached it.

And what I discovered was a new personal best. I’ve never given up on a book after 15 minutes of listening but there’s a first time for everything.

I’m not saying the book was is bad. Frankly I have no idea but the narration is awful. Dull, monotone and lacklustre, he’s killed any spark that the underlying story may have.

If this comes back without a dullard narrator, I’ll try again.

How to kill a story with poor narration

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I loved the original Flashman Series. This first novel on Thomas is set to make a great prequel and series.

Nice bolt on to the original flashman series.

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